Cherry-chocolate heart
8 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pack | Refrigerated Pie Crusts; (15 Ounces Each) |
| 1 | pack | Cream Cheese (8 Ounces); Softened |
| 1 | cup | Confectioners' Sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon | Almond Extract |
| ½ | cup | Whipping Cream |
| ⅔ | cup | Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping |
| 1 | can | Cherry Filling And Topping; (21 Ounces) |
Directions
Allow both crust pouches to stand at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove one crust from pouch; unfold. Press out fold lines. If crust cracks, wet fingers and push edges together. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon flour over crust.
Turn crust, floured side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Using paper pattern as guide(see note), cut crust into heart shape. Generously prick heart crust with a fork. Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool. Repeat with the remaining crust. Combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and almond extract in a small bowl; beat until smooth. Add whipping cream and beat until thickened.
To assemble, place one heart shaped pie crust on serving plate; spread with ⅓ cup of the hot fudge. Carefully spread half of cream cheese mixture over hot fudge. Spoon ⅔ of the cherry filling over cream cheese. Spread second crust with remaining hot fudge and place over filling. Carefully spread with remaining cream cheeese mixture. Spoon remaining cherry filling about 1 inch from edge. Refrigerate until serving time. Store any remaining torte in refrigerator. *note: To make pattern, cut a piece of paper into a heart shape about 10½ inches high and 10 inches wide.
Taste tempting flavors of hot fudge sauce and whiped cream pair up with cherries for a Valentines Day dessert that is guaranteed to melt hearts.
Serving Ideas : Valentines Day
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Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 621 by PLK1028 <PLK1028@...> on Jan 28, 1998