Easy Cherries Jubilee
Type: Dessert
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (15 oz) can pitted Bing cherries in syrup
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can pitted tart cherries in water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3 tablespoons black raspberry liqueur
  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate liqueur
  • 3 cups light vanilla ice cream
Instructions
  1. Combine cherries in a heavy non-aluminum 3-quart saucepan; reserve 6 tablespoons syrup. Stir together cornstarch and reserved syrup.
  2. Stir together sugar and allspice; add to cherries, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; add cornstarch mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is thickened and slightly clear. Remove from heat. Stir in raspberry liqueur and brandy; return to heat and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  3. Place ½ tablespoon chocolate liqueur in each of 6 serving dishes, and top with ½ cup ice cream. Pour cherry mixture over ice cream in each dish.
Notes
Makes 6 servings Nutrition Information 340 calories, 7 grams fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 70 mg sodium, 58 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams fiber, 5 grams protein
Recipe by JTA Wellness; San Antonio Dietitians at https://dev6.odysseydesignhosting.com/2012/02/cherries-jubilee/