Tuscan Cherry Tiramisu

Here’s a dessert that’s sure to impress your dinner guests, yet it’s very easy to prepare! You’ll need:

1 c. ricotta cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. coffee liqueur
1 1 /2 c. shortbread cookie crumbs (about thirty 2″ cookies)
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
Grated chocolate or mint leaves for garnish (optional, but really makes an impressive presentation)

Directions:
Combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, and coffee liqueur in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Set aside.

In a blender or food processor, process cookies until finely crushed. Remove 6 cherries from filling; reserve for garnish.

Spoon 2 tablespoons ricotta mixture into six 8-ounce parfait glasses. Add 2 tablespooons cookie crumbs to each glass; top each with 2 tablespoons cherry filling. Repeat layers. Top off with ricotta mixture. Garnish each with a reserved cherry, grated chocolate or mint leaf. Makes 6 servings.

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