Warm Cherry and Brown Sugar Compote

Name: Warm Cherry and Brown Sugar Compote
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 390g jar cherries in kirsch; 2 tbsp dark brown sugar; 4 big scoops of vanilla ice cream; 50g amaretti biscuits

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 Serves 4 ✅ Easy 🏷 Dessert

This quick dessert combines a jar of cherries soaked in kirsch with dark brown sugar to create a warm, boozy compote. It is simmered for 10 minutes before being spooned over scoops of vanilla ice cream. The dish is finished with crumbled amaretti biscuits for a delightful contrast in texture. It serves four people and is ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

390g jar cherries in kirsch
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
4 big scoops of vanilla ice cream
50g amaretti biscuits

Method

Place the cherries and sugar into a small saucepan. Heat until it begins to simmer, stirring, and let it bubble for 10 mins. Set aside to cool a little.
Divide the ice cream between four bowls. Spoon the warm compote over the top. Sprinkle with crumbled amaretti biscuits and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories225 kcal

Fat5 g

Saturates3 g

Carbs42 g

Sugars25 g

Protein2 g

Sodium160 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryDessert