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Cherries Jubilee Recipe

A classic dessert made with cherries and liqueur, flambéed and served over vanilla ice cream.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted cherries
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup kirsch or brandy
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a skillet, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch mixed with water. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens and the cherries are tender.
  2. 2. Remove the skillet from heat and add the kirsch or brandy. Carefully ignite the alcohol with a lighter or match.
  3. 3. Let the flames subside, then spoon the cherries and sauce over vanilla ice cream.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cherries, Dessert, Jubilee
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