Amaretti & Almond Parfait Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• *FOR AMARETTI COOKIES*
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• *FOR ALMOND CREAM*
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup whipping cream
• *FOR CHERRIES & ASSEMBLY*
• 1 1/2 cups cherries (pitted sweet cherries)
• 1 tablespoon kirsch
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar)
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted