Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous Recipe

Wow your guests with this elegant and surprisingly easy Cherries Jubilee! Flambéed cherries in a luscious, sweet sauce served over creamy vanilla ice cream – a classic dessert elevated to perfection. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or a decadent weeknight treat.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 410.9 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous

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How to Make Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cherry juice, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat the drained cherry juice over medium heat.
  3. Gradually whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Add the drained cherries to the thickened sauce and gently heat through (about 1 minute).
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in the brandy or Grand Marnier.
  6. Carefully ignite the liqueur using a long match or lighter (optional, but adds flair!). Allow the flames to die down completely.
  7. Scoop vanilla ice cream into large cocktail glasses or dessert dishes.
  8. Spoon the warm cherries and their sauce over the ice cream.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

258g

Fat

30g

Carbs

26g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous?

Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous?

Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous has approximately 410.9 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous?

The key ingredients for Cherries Jubilee Fantabulous are Bing Cherries, Sugar, Cornstarch, Kirsch, Vanilla Ice Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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