Berry flambé
4 servings
25 minutes
Berry flambe is an exquisite dessert of French cuisine where fresh berries gain caramel softness and a warming aroma of alcohol. The roots of this dish trace back to flambe traditions where ingredients are ignited, adding a special depth of flavor to the dish. Strawberries, cherries, and raspberries combine with melted butter and caramelized sugar to create a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity. Port wine and cognac add noble notes, while the final flame reveals the full bouquet of aromas. Served in compotes topped with cool ice cream and refreshing mint, it makes for not only a delicious but also a spectacular culinary masterpiece. An ideal choice for special occasions and romantic evenings.
1
Wash and dry the fresh berries. Cut the strawberries into 4 pieces.
- Strawberry: 100 g
- Cherry: 100 g
- Raspberry: 100 g
2
Heat butter in a pan, add sugar and sauté a bit, then pour in port wine. Stirring, boil for 2 minutes.
- Butter: 50 g
- Brown sugar: 50 g
- Port: 70 ml
3
Put the berries in a pan and, stirring gently, boil the berries for 2 minutes, pour in the cognac and ignite immediately. Wait for the cognac to burn off and arrange the flambe in dessert cups. Add a little ice cream on top of each serving. You can garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
- Strawberry: 100 g
- Cherry: 100 g
- Raspberry: 100 g
- Cognac: 50 g
- Ice cream: 200 g
- Fresh mint: 4 pieces