When it comes to classic desserts, Cherries Jubilee stands out as a timeless favorite. This iconic dish, believed to have originated in the late 1800s, is a symphony of sweet, tangy, and boozy flavors that never fails to impress. Cherries Jubilee is traditionally made with fresh cherries, sugar, kirschwasser (cherry brandy), and a touch of orange liqueur. The cherries are flambéed in the liqueur, creating a dramatic spectacle of leaping flames that adds an extra layer of excitement to the dessert. Served warm over ice cream, pancakes, or crepes, Cherries Jubilee is a delightful treat that is perfect for special occasions or when you simply want to indulge in something extraordinary.
In this article, we'll share three variations of this classic dish: the traditional Cherries Jubilee, a boozy Cherries Jubilee with Grand Marnier, and a non-alcoholic version for those who prefer to avoid alcohol. Each recipe is detailed and easy to follow, ensuring that you can recreate this timeless dessert in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your flambé pan, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
CHERRIES JUBILEE
This is an old school classic, making use of the woefully underutilized art of flambe. Flambeing caramelizes sugars and deepens flavors; with ripe summer cherries, that's really all you need.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 26m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Evenly scoop the ice cream into 4 dishes or decorative glasses and put in the freezer until ready to serve (this can be done up to 4 hours ahead).
- Wash and pit the cherries. Put the cherries and sugar in a large skillet. Peel 2 strips of zest from the lemon in wide strips with a peeler and add to the cherries. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the top. Stir to combine evenly. Cover and cook the cherries over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium-high until cherries get juicy, about 5 minutes more.
- To flambe the rum: If cooking over a gas flame, pull the pan off the heat and add the rum. Ignite the alcohol with a long match or one held with tongs. Swirl the pan slightly until the flames subside, about 30 seconds.
- If cooking over an electric stove, put the rum in a small saucepan. Warm it over medium-low heat and carefully light it with a long match or one held with tongs. Pour the lit rum over the cherries, and swirl the pan lightly until the flames subside, about 30 seconds.
- Ladle the cherries and their juices over prepared ice cream scoops. Serve immediately.
FLAMING CHERRIES JUBILEE RUM CAKE
This is a glorious flaming desert presentation for your Holiday guests. They will be talking about this cake for years! The flaming cherries are ladled onto the slices of cake at the table! Be sure to turn the lights down low when it is time to serve. I found this in a magazine ad years ago. I do not know the year as I have...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour two round cake pans. In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients at low speed until moistened. Beat two minutes at highest speed. Pour evenly into pre-pared cake pans.
- 2. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick test comes out clean. Cool in pans on a rack 15 minutes. Then remove.Put each cake on a serving plate, and cut into wedges. Place a wedge on a small cake plate, for each person.
- 3. Just before serving, heat fruit sauce in a large skillet, until mixture just comes to a boil. Pour rum over hot fruit sauce. DO NOT STIR ! Ignite and ladle over cake wedges at the table.. Magnificent Presentation!!! Enjoy the compliments! ..Nancy 12/13/11
CHERRIES JUBILEE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small dish, combine a little cherry juice with sugar and cornstarch. In a skillet, heat juice from cherries over moderate heat. Add cornstarch mixture. When juice thickens, add cherries to warm through. Pour in warmed liqueur, then flame the pan to burn off alcohol. Remove cherries from heat. Scoop vanilla ice cream into large cocktail glasses or dessert dishes and spoon cherries down over ice cream.
QUICK FLAMING CHERRIES JUBILEE
Cherries are simmered with brown sugar, then topped with brandy and lit on fire in this show-stopping topping for ice cream.
Provided by lettrece
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a saucepan, stir together the cherry pie filling and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. When it begins to boil, pour the brandy over the top and do not mix. Carefully touch a lit match to the side of the pan to light a flame. Allow the flame to burn out, then mix the brandy into the cherries. Serve hot over scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.4 calories, Carbohydrate 87.3 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 55.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have kirsch, you can use another cherry liqueur or brandy.
- Be careful not to overcook the cherries, or they will become tough.
- Serve the cherries jubilee immediately, while they are still warm.
- You can also use this recipe to make a flaming dessert by setting the cherries on fire just before serving.
Conclusion:
Cherries jubilee is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tart flavor, it is the perfect way to end a special meal.
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