This Cherry Sundae is traditional treat that is served in German ice cream parlors during the summer. The recipe makes enough for 2-4 ice cream sundaes; 2 as a stand alone treat or 4 as dessert. You could take out all the alcohol so the kids could have one too, but what fun would that be?!

Ingredients

2 serv.

cup whipped cream (use the real deal)↗1
cups vanilla ice cream2
ounces kirschwasser, about 4 T (cherry brandy or schnapps)↗2
cup cherries, sauce Amarenakirschen (recipe below)↗1
waffle cookie (such as Pepperidge Farm Pirouette cookies) (optional)
Amarenakirschen↗
cup sweet cherries, pitted (about 6 oz.)↗1
tablespoons sugar↗3
tablespoon water↗1
teaspoon almond extract↗1⁄4
tablespoon lemon juice↗1
tablespoon Amaretto (optional)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1
Place 1/2 cup ice cream into each dish, top with 1 tablespoon kirschwasser, 1/4 cup Amarenakirschen and whipped cream.
2
Place the cherries, sugar and water in a pan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes. Cool slightly, then add the almond extract, lemon juice and amaretto.

Source: food.com

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