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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My family enjoys this dessert so much that I make it throughout the year by simply using the pie pastry circles. Packaged products make it a snap to prepare. Ingredients:
1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry |
2 teaspoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 egg white, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup ground almonds |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
1 jar (16 ounces) hot fudge ice cream topping |
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling |
Directions:
1. Let pastry stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Unfold pastry and place each circle on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon flour; turn over. Using a 9-in. paper heart pattern, cut out a heart from each circle. Prick pastries all over with a fork.
2. Brush with egg white. Combine almonds and sugar; sprinkle over pastries. Bake at 450° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully slide crusts onto wire racks to cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and almond extract; beat until smooth. Add cream; beat until thickened.
4. Place one crust on a serving plate; spread with half of the fudge topping. Carefully spread with half of the cream cheese mixture; top with half of the cherry pie filling. Top with remaining crust, fudge topping and cream cheese mixture. Spoon remaining cherry pie filling to within 1 in. of edges. Chill until set. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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