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Cherries Jubilee

A classic dessert made with cherries and liqueur, often 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 fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup kirsch or brandy
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 2 tablespoon water if using cornstarch
  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a skillet over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until cherries release their juices and sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2. If using cornstarch, mix it with water to form a slurry. Add to the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove the skillet from heat and add the kirsch or brandy. Carefully ignite with a lighter or match to flambé. Let the flames subside.
  4. 4. Serve the cherries and sauce over scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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