Pineapple Flambé
This is a delicious and elegant end to any meal! In a pinch, I've managed to substitute the cognac with rum with a great deal of success. If the pinapple sits witht he strawberries for too long, it will take on a red tone, the flavor is still delicious though.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2
- 1⁄3cup sugar
- 1⁄2cup sherry wine
- 1teaspoon cornstarch
- 1liter vanilla ice cream
- 1⁄4cup cognac
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DIRECTIONS
- Slice pineapple in half, lengthwise.
- Remove fruit leaving 1 inch thick shell.
- Cut fruit into cubes and measure 1 ½ cups.
- Refrigerate shells.
- In a medium saucepan combine pineapple, strawberries, sugar and sherry; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, 5 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch with 1 tsp water and stir into sauce until slightly thickened.
- Scoop ice cream into shells and keep chilled.
- Just before serving warm cognac, ignite and pour over pineapple mixture.
- Serve ice cream from shells and spoon sauce over.
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