Ouzo Poached Cherries With Waffles Recipe

Experience the magic of Greece with this stunning dessert recipe! Inspired by the October 2005 Australian Good Taste magazine, these ouzo-poached cherries are intensely flavorful and perfectly complement the warm, crispy waffles. A sophisticated yet simple dessert, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. This recipe was part of a series exploring ouzo in Greek cuisine (see also recipes #139433, #139459, and #139460).

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 283.6 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Ouzo Poached Cherries With Waffles

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How to Make Ouzo Poached Cherries With Waffles

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  3. Add 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted), 2 sprigs fresh mint, and 2 tablespoons ouzo.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes, or until the syrup slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove the mint sprigs and discard.
  6. While the cherries simmer, warm your waffles in a toaster or waffle iron.
  7. Divide the waffles among serving plates. Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  8. Spoon the ouzo-poached cherries and their syrup generously over the ice cream and waffles.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of warm, crispy waffles, sweet cherries, and the unique anise flavor of ouzo.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

107g

Fat

8g

Carbs

15g