|
|
You are here: main
 articles
food article archive |
How Sweet It Is
Golden Pineapple Parfaits,
Black Forest Mousse Torte,
Ice Cream Sundae Pie,
Golden Ice Cream-wiches and
Maraschino-Lemonade Pops
 (Family Features) - Looking for a fun twist to a special occasion
dessert? Want to add spark to that simple
everyday treat? Start with two family favorites
... creme-filled cookies and maraschino
cherries. New Golden Oreo surrounds that one-of-
a-kind creme with two crunchy golden cookies for
a new flavor sensation. Go beyond dunking in
milk to jazz up your favorite dessert recipes.
Crush these cookies to create an easy pie crust
or chop for layering in parfaits for added
crunch. When you combine cookies and maraschino
cherries in ice cream, pudding or virtually any
other dessert, you will create a new twist on a
family favorite. Maraschino cherries also add
festive color and yummy flavor - how sweet it
is!
Easy Dessert Tips
- Stir chopped cookies into whipped topping,
spoon over your favorite dessert, then top with
a maraschino cherry.
- Whirl a couple of cookies into your favorite
smoothie or shake for a "cookies-and-cream"
sensation.
- Freeze maraschino cherries in ice cubes, then
add them to your favorite cold drink for added
color and flavor!
Golden Pineapple Parfaits
Prep: 20 minutes plus refrigerating
16 Golden Oreo Original Sandwich Cookies, divided
1-1/4cups milk
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained, reserving 1/4 cup juice
1 package (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
1-1/2 cups thawed frozen whipped topping
8 maraschino cherries with stems
- COARSELY chop 8 cookies; set aside. Reserve 8 remaining whole cookies for garnish.
- POUR milk and reserved 1/4 cup pineapple juice into medium bowl; add dry pudding mix.
Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Stir in pineapple chunks.
- STIR cherry juice into whipped topping with wire whisk just until blended; do not overmix.
- SPOON half the chopped cookies into 8 parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Top each
with 1 tablespoon whipped topping mixture and 2 tablespoons pudding. Repeat layers. Refrigerate
at least 1 hour. Serve topped with remaining whipped topping, whole cookies and maraschino
cherries.
Makes 8 servings
Black Forest Mousse Torte
Prep: 25 minutes plus refrigerating
24 Golden Oreo Original Sandwich Cookies, divided
3 tablespoons butter, melted
6 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 tub (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
12 maraschino cherries with stems
- SPLIT 12 cookies in half by twisting and gently pulling apart. (Filling will remain on
one side of cookie.) Set aside 12 cookie halves without filling. Place cookie halves with
filling and remaining 12 whole cookies in foodprocessor; cover. Process until finely crushed.
- MIX crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Stand cookie
halves without filling around side of pan, spacing evenly and pressing into crumbs.
Refrigerate until ready to fill.
- MICROWAVE chocolate in large bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring every
30 seconds. Add cream cheese; mix on medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. Add marshmallow creme; mix well. Gently stir in
2 cups whipped topping.
- SPREAD chocolate mixture into prepared pan. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Remove side
from pan. Garnish with remaining 1 cup whipped topping and maraschino cherries.
Makes 12 servings
Ice Cream Sundae Pie
Prep: 15 minutes plus freezing
16 Golden Oreo Original Sandwich Cookies, divided
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, divided
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
1 medium banana, sliced
1/4 cup caramel-flavored dessert topping (optional)
- SPLIT 8 cookies in half by twisting and gently pulling apart. (Filling will remain on
one side of cookie.) Set aside 8 cookie halves without filling. Place cookie halves with
filling and remaining 8 whole cookies in food processor container; cover. Process until finely
crushed.
- MIX crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Stand cookie halves
without filling around side of plate, spacing evenly and pressing into crumbs. Freeze until
ready to fill.
- RESERVE 8 maraschino cherries for garnish. Chop remaining cherries; stir into softened ice
cream. Spread into prepared crust. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
- GARNISH pie with whipped topping, reserved cherries and banana slices. Serve drizzled with
caramel topping, if desired.
Makes 8 servings
Golden Ice Cream-wiches
Prep: 20 minutes plus freezing
16 Golden Oreo Original Sandwich Cookies
1 cup ice cream or frozen yogurt (any flavor), softened
3/4 cup rainbow sprinkles, chopped nuts or miniature chocolate chips (optional)
- SPLIT cookies in half by twisting and gently pulling apart. (Filling will remain on one side
of cookie.)
- PLACE 1 tablespoon ice cream on cream-filled half of each cookie; cover with plain cookie
half. Roll edges in sprinkles. Wrap individually in plastic wrap.
- FREEZE at least 4 hours or until ready to serve.
Makes 8 servings, 2 sandwiches each
Maraschino-Lemonade Pops
Prep: 10 minutes plus freezing
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained, juice reserved
8 (3-ounce) paper cups
1 container (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, partially thawed
1/4 cup water
8 wooden pop sticks
- PLACE 1 cherry in each cup. Coarsely chop remaining cherries.
- PLACE chopped cherries, reserved cherry juice, lemonade concentrate and water in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth.
Fill cups evenly with cherry mixture.
- FREEZE 30 to 40 minutes or until very slushy. Place pop stick in center of each cup.
Freeze 1 hour or until firm. Let pops stand at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes before
serving. Peel off paper cups to eat.
Makes 8 servings, 1 pop each
For more cherry recipes, visit www.cherrymkt.org
For additional recipes, visit www.kraftfoods.com and www.culinary.net
SOURCE: National Sweet Cherry Foundation
Golden Oreo® Original Sandwich Cookies
|
|
