From centuries drunken cherries have been used as a delicious dessert option and a flavor enhancer in both sweet and savory dishes. This time-honored recipe combines luscious cherries, sweet wine, warm spices and mascarpone cream to create a dessert that will delight your tastebuds. Featuring the perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dessert is sure to be a favorite for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DRUNKEN CHERRIES
This makes a wonderful gift, especially around the holidays with its vibrant color. This should be stored for 8 hours before eating (in order for the flavors to develop) and last up to 1 week. It is lovely served over vanilla ice cream or used as a topping for cheesecake (or any other dessert).
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 24 oz.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine all ingredients; stir until well mixed and sugar is dissolved.
- Ladle mixture into one 24 oz. (1-1/2 pints) glass jar; store, tightly covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 week.
DRUNKEN CHERRIES WITH MASCARPONE CREAM
Serve these delightfully boozy cherries with Lemon-Almond Biscotti and whipped mascarpone cream for a perfect dessert. Recipe adapted from Mindy Fox.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brandy and 1/4 cup sugar until sugar is mostly dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, fennel seeds, and pepper; whisk to combine. Add lemon zest and cherries and stir until combined. Refrigerate, covered, 24 hours (or up to 3 days), stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk mascarpone until loose and shiny, about 2 minutes. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and 2 teaspoons sugar on high until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Whisk in vanilla. Fold mascarpone into whipped cream until well combined. Divide cherries and liquid among 4 plates. Serve with mascarpone cream and biscotti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 g, Fat 25 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 14 g
CREPES WITH MASCARPONE AND CHERRIES
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine the mascarpone, chocolate chips, 1/2 cup sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Set aside. If making more than 2 hours ahead reserve in the refrigerator but let come to room temperature before serving. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, lemon zest and juice and a splash of water. Cook until the cherries have let off their juice and the flavor has concentrated, about 10 to 12 minutes. When done the cherries should be very sweet and the juice should be syrupy.
- To assemble:
- Schmear some of the mascarpone/chocolate mixture, about 1/4-inch thick, onto the lower half of a crepe. Fold the top half over the bottom to create a perfect half circle and press to secure. Fold the crepe in half again, to create a loose triangle. Repeat this process with remaining 7 crepes. To serve, arrange 2 triangles on each serving plate and spoon the stewed cherries over the tops.
- Batter: In a mixing bowl, add the flour and salt and make a well in the center. Add the eggs, milk, club soda and 3 tablespoons of melted butter into the center of the well and whisk together until just combined. The mixture should be like VERY loose pancake batter. If the mixture is a little thick, whisk in a little more milk. Let the batter sit for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Crepes:
- Melt about a 1/2 teaspoon of butter in a small nonstick saute pan. The butter should coat the bottom of the pan, if there is a lot of excess, wipe it out with a paper towel. Keep the paper towel handy in case you need it again (you will).
- Put the pan over medium heat. Fill a 2-ounce ladle, almost to the top, with batter and pour it into the preheated pan, tipping and rolling the pan, as you ladle the batter, to evenly cover the bottom. This will take a little practice, even when you are an experienced crepe maker the first couple always get wasted. Accept it and move on.
- When the edges of the crepe begin to pull away from the edges of the pan and the bottom begins to brown a little, turn the crepe over and cook it for about 1 minute on the other side. Remove the crepe from the pan to a plate and let cool. Stack the crepes as they are cooked between parchment paper squares. Repeat this process, until all the batter is used, wiping the pan with your paper towel or melting a little more butter to the pan, as needed.
CHERRIES SIMMERED IN RED WINE
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir wine and sugar in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add cherries. Bring to boil. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer cherries to medium bowl.
- Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2 cups, about 25 minutes. Mix in orange peel, almond extract and nutmeg. Cool. Pour syrup over cherries; toss. Cover; chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Spoon cherry mixture into bowls and serve.
MACERATED SOUR CHERRIES AND MASCARPONE CREAM
Steps:
- In a large nonreactive bowl, mix cherries, lemon verbena, sugar, mace and wine. Cover tightly, and macerate at least 24 hours.
- Strain and set aside cherries, reserving juice. Remove lemon verbena leaves from strainer, and add to juice.
- Put juice in blender, and blend it fine. Strain through medium strainer, pressing to extract all liquid. Pour juice over cherries, reserving 1/4 cup.
- In small bowl, soften cheese with spatula; slowly stir in reserved juice until mixture is smooth.
- Combine cream and sugar in another bowl, and beat until soft peaks form. Fold cream into mascarpone.
- To serve, divide mascarpone into 4 bowls. Pour cherries and juice over cheese. Top each serving with pinch of mace.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 449, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 223 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right cherries: For a top-notch result, select plump and sweet cherries. Avoid cherries that are bruised or have blemishes.
- Pit the cherries properly: Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits from the cherries. This tool makes the process quick and easy.
- Marinate the cherries: Combine the cherries, sugar, bourbon, and almond extract in a bowl. Cover the bowl and let the cherries marinate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Use high-quality mascarpone cheese: Mascarpone cheese is the key ingredient in the cream. Make sure to use high-quality mascarpone cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Whip the cream properly: Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. This will ensure that the cream is light and fluffy.
- Garnish with fresh mint: Garnish the dessert with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Drunken cherries with mascarpone cream is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and boozy cherries are paired perfectly with the rich and creamy mascarpone cream. This dessert is sure to impress your guests, and it's easy to make too! So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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