Mini Cherry Cordial Cups

INGREDIENTS

1 pkg (1.9 oz/54 g) frozen mini phyllo shells (15 shells)

3/4 cup (175 mL) mini semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided

1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil

1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries with stems (about 30 cherries), rinsed, drained and patted dry, divided

2 oz (60 g) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup (50 mL) powdered sugar

1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) almond extract

1/2 cup (125 mL) thawed frozen whipped topping

DIRECTIONS

1

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Bake phyllo shells on Medium Sheet Pan 3-5 minutes or until crisp. Remove shells from oven and cool slightly.

2

Set aside 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the chocolate morsels. Microwave remaining chocolate and oil in uncovered (2-cup/500-mL) Prep Bowl on HIGH 30-60 seconds or until almost melted, stirring every 20 seconds.

3

Line Small Sheet Pan with a piece of Parchment Paper. Leaving stems intact, dip 15 cherries into melted chocolate and place onto parchment. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until chocolate is set.

4

Pour remaining melted chocolate into a small resealable plastic bag and trim the corner. Squeeze chocolate evenly into shells.

5

Remove stems and finely chop remaining cherries using Food Chopper. Firmly pat cherries dry with paper towels.

6

To make the filling, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and almond extract inSmall Batter Bowl until smooth.

7

Stir in chopped cherries and whipped topping; mix until stiff. Stir in reserved chocolate morsels.

8

Scrape filling into small resealable plastic bag; trim corner and squeeze filling evenly into shells. Top with one chocolate-dipped cherry.

Yield:

15 cordial cups,
15 servings of 1 cordial cup

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 100, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: No information is currently available.

Cook's Tips:

To quickly soften cream cheese, place it into the Classic Batter Bowl and microwave it for 10-15 seconds or until soft.

To easily fill plastic bags for piping, stand the Measure-All® Cup upright. Place the corner of the bag into the cup and fold over the edges. Spoon the mixture into the bag; remove the bag from the cup and secure with a Twixit! Clip.