Name: Cherries in the Snow
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 1/4 hours
Yield: makes 6 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for greasing baking dish; 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz envelope); 1/2 cup cold water; 1 cup 1% or skim milk; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/3 cup dried cherries (2 ounces); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup Ruby Port

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Cherries in the SnowRomulo Yanes

This is a poetic version of the traditional Chinese almond milk gelatin dessert. Whipping the milk gives the top layer of this dessert the appearance of snow. Fat-free (skim) milk will create the most foam.

Cooks' notes:

·Gelatin can be chilled up to 2 days ahead (cover after 45 minutes).
·Cherries in Port can be chilled (without bowl of ice water), covered, up to 1 week.

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