Description
Cherries Jubilee is a show-stopping dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of fresh cherries with a rich, buttery sauce and a splash of liqueur. Flamb?ed for a dramatic finish, this indulgent treat is best served warm over creamy vanilla ice cream. Ideal for special occasions or cozy evenings at home, this classic recipe will impress your guests and elevate any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Grand Marnier or brandy
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Wash and pit the fresh cherries.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Add the pitted cherries to the skillet and gently coat them with the buttery mixture.
- Carefully pour in the Grand Marnier or brandy, then flamb? by igniting with a long lighter?stand back to admire the flames!
- Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Flamb?
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg