Amarena Eisbecher W/Amarenakirschen - Cherry Sundaes-Adults Only |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This Cherry Sundae is traditional treat that is served in German ice cream parlors during the summer. The recipe makes enough for 2-4 ice cream sundaes; 2 as a stand alone treat or 4 as dessert. You could take out all the alcohol so the kids could have one too, but what fun would that be?! Ingredients:
1 cup whipped cream (use the real deal) |
2 cups vanilla ice cream |
2 ounces kirschwasser, about 4 t (cherry brandy or schnapps) |
1 cup cherries, sauce amarenakirschen (recipe below) |
waffle cookie (such as pepperidge farm pirouette cookies) (optional) |
1 cup sweet cherries, pitted (about 6 oz.) |
3 tablespoons sugar |
1 tablespoon water |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 tablespoon amaretto (optional) |
Directions:
1. Sundaes:.
2. Place 1/2 cup ice cream into each dish, top with 1 tablespoon kirschwasser, 1/4 cup Amarenakirschen and whipped cream.
3. Amarenakirschen:.
4. Place the cherries, sugar and water in a pan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then add the almond extract, lemon juice and amaretto.
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