Amarena Eisbecher W/Amarenakirschen - Cherry Sundaes-Adults Only

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?!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  whipped cream (use the real deal)
• 2  cups vanilla ice cream
• 2  ounces  kirschwasser, about 4 T (cherry brandy or schnapps)
• 1  cup cherries, sauce Amarenakirschen (recipe below)
•  waffle  cookie (such as Pepperidge Farm Pirouette cookies) (optional)

• Amarenakirschen

• 1  cup sweet cherries, pitted (about 6 oz.)
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon Amaretto (optional)

Directions

1. Sundaes:
2. Place 1/2 cup ice cream into each dish, top with 1 tablespoon kirschwasser, 1/4 cup Amarenakirschen and whipped cream.
3. Amarenakirschen:
4. 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.