Irish Cherries Jubilee
Description:
Irish Cherries Jubilee is an exquisite dessert sauce that adds a touch of luxury to any sweet treat. Perfect for drizzling over velvety vanilla ice cream or any other dessert in need of a decadent sauce, this recipe is sure to impress your guests. While I haven’t had the pleasure of trying this myself (yet!), the combination of sweet cherries, aromatic cinnamon, and the warmth of Irish kirsch promises a delightful culinary experience.
Cooking Times:
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 20 minutes |
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Frozen Desserts, Dessert, Fruit, European, Potluck, St. Patrick’s Day, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 267.6
- Fat Content: 8.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 31.1mg
- Sodium Content: 56.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 39.8g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 33.2g
- Protein Content: 4g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweet cherries, drained (juice reserved)
- 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons kirsch (Irish cherry liqueur)
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions:
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Prepare the Cherries:
- Begin by draining the cherries, ensuring to reserve the juice for later use.
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Create the Sauce Base:
- In a small bowl, combine the reserved cherry juice with arrowroot, stirring until well blended.
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Cook the Sauce:
- Transfer the cherry juice mixture into a preheated flat shallow chafing dish, then stir and cook over medium heat for approximately 3 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken.
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Infuse with Flavor:
- Introduce the cinnamon stick and lemon juice into the thickened sauce, stirring gently to incorporate the flavors.
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Add the Cherries:
- Now, add the drained cherries to the sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated, and heat the mixture until it begins to boil.
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Flambé the Cherries:
- Once the sauce is bubbling, carefully remove the cinnamon stick and pour in the kirsch (Irish cherry liqueur).
- Ignite the liquor with caution, allowing it to flame and infuse the cherries with its rich flavor.
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Serve:
- Using a ladle, generously spoon the flamed cherries over scoops of vanilla ice cream or any other desired dessert.
Enjoy your indulgent Irish Cherries Jubilee! 🍒🔥
