Sweet Cherry Ice Cream Dessert Sauce Recipe

Transform ordinary ice cream into an extraordinary dessert with this luscious Sweet Cherry Sauce! Perfectly pitting and quartering fresh cherries (a labor of love, but worth it!) unlocks their vibrant sweetness, enhanced by a hint of almond and a touch of lemon. Spoon it generously over your favorite ice cream, layer it in a stunning parfait, or even add a swirl to your favorite soda. This versatile sauce is also delightful drizzled over white cake or pound cake. Get ready for a burst of summery flavor in every spoonful!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 437.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Cherry Ice Cream Dessert Sauce

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How to Make Sweet Cherry Ice Cream Dessert Sauce

  1. Gently combine 2 cups fresh pitted and quartered sweet cherries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup cherry syrup (or substitute with additional sugar and water) in a medium saucepan.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
  3. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the cherry mixture in the saucepan.
  4. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes). Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
  6. Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

320g

Fat

0g

Carbs

37g