Fried Cherry with Ice Cream
6 servings
20 minutes
Fried cherries with ice cream is an exquisite dessert with a Spanish character where simplicity turns into elegance. Juicy berries caramelized in butter and sugar reveal their sweet-sour depth. The addition of sherry brings a subtle aroma of grape notes, creating a warm, rich base. This dessert is served with vanilla ice cream, contrasting hot and cold, delicate and rich. Ideal for finishing a dinner, especially in the summer season when cherries reach their peak ripeness. This recipe embodies the Spanish love for vibrant flavors and textures, making it not just a treat but a true gastronomic delight.
1
Melt butter with sugar in a pan. When the sugar starts to bubble, fry the cherries until they start to release juice.
- Butter: 50 g
- Sugar: 50 g
- Cherry (sour): 1 kg
2
Add sherry and simmer for about ten minutes - all the alcohol should evaporate. Serve the fried cherries hot or cold, with ice cream.
- Dry sherry (fino): 100 ml
- Vanilla ice cream: 600 g
