Northern Cherry Puffs

17 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine cherries, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon extract and food coloring if desired; toss to coat. Spoon into four greased 10-oz. custard cups or ramekins.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and remaining extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Spoon over cherry mixture.
  3. 3
    Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in cups for 10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until blended. Add cherries and food coloring if desired. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Invert puffs onto dessert plates; top with warm cherry sauce and whipped cream.

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