This timeless French-inspired dessert delivers an irresistible hot-cold contrast, with juicy cherries flambéed in kirsch spooned over creamy vanilla ice cream. A favorite among home cooks and chefs alike.
Wash the cherries. Pit them, collecting the juice.
Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
Add the cherries, sugar, kirsch, and reserved juice.
Heat gently for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
Gently mix the cherries with the cooking juices to coat the fruit evenly.
Divide scoops of vanilla ice cream into chilled bowls or cups.
Pour the hot cherries over the ice cream and serve immediately for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth experience.
