Fresh Cherry Jubilee Crepes

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 7
Fresh Cherry Jubilee Crepes
in Dessert

Prep

25 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 lb bing cherry , pitted
1 orange , juice of
1 orange , zest of
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 cup cherry brandy
1 pint vanilla ice cream
12 crepes

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
446
Sugar
27g
Fat
22g
Fresh Cherry Jubilee Crepes are a delicious and indulgent dessert that are perfect for a special occasion or a romantic evening at home. The combination of fresh cherries, orange juice, and cherry brandy gives this dish a complex flavor profile that is sure to impress. The crepes are filled with a sweetness and tanginess of the cherry filling, then topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzled with a warm cherry brandy sauce. The texture of the warm crepes, cold ice cream and lush, syrupy sauce make for a dessert that is pure indulgence.

Instructions

1.Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.Stir in the sugar, cherries, orange juice and zest.
3.Cook for about 5 minutes or until the cherries have started to soften and release their juices.
4.Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water and stir into the cherries.
5.Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes or until thickened.
6.Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cherry brandy.
7.To assemble the crepes, place 1 heaping spoonful of cherries in the center of each crepe.
8.Fold the crepe in half and then in half again to form a triangle.
9.Top each crepe with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of the cherry brandy sauce.
10.Serve immediately.

PROS

The fresh cherries and orange juice add a bright, fruity flavor to this dessert.

The cherry brandy gives it a nice kick.

CONS

This dish contains a lot of sugar and butter, making it high in calories and fat.

It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, the fresh cherries offer some health benefits.
Cherries are high in antioxidants and have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving sleep.

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