Kirsebær Kold Skål – Cold Cherry Soup

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Refreshing summer recipe: Kirsebær Kold Skål - Cold Cherry Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

2 hours 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

194

Sugar

44g

Fat

Kirsebær Kold Skål, or Cold Cherry Soup, is a traditional Danish dish often served during the summer months. The soup is sweet and refreshing, making it a perfect light dessert or appetizer for hot days. The addition of sherry wine adds a subtle depth of flavor to the soup. This dish can be made ahead of time and chilled until ready to serve, making it an easy and elegant dish to serve at a summer gathering.

Instructions

1.	Slice the cherries and remove the pits.
2.	In a large pot, add the cherries, icing sugar, water, cinnamon stick, lemon zest, and sherry wine. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3.	Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.	Remove the cinnamon stick and let the mixture cool.
5.	Using a blender or immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth.
6.	Chill the soup in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
7.	Serve cold with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

PROS

This dish is a unique and refreshing way to enjoy fresh cherries.

The soup is easy to make and can be served as a light dessert or appetizer.

CONS

Cherries can be expensive and may not be available year-round.

This soup is high in sugar due to the added icing sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cherries are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and potassium.
They are also high in antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation.
However, this soup is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 1/4 kg cherries
	2 1/2 cups icing sugar
	2 1/2 liters water
	1 stick cinnamon
	1/2 lemon , zested
	500 ml sherry wine