Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) cans pitted black cherries, drained, juice reserved
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
neapolitan ice cream
slivered almonds (optional)
8 italian amaretti cookies, 2 per person (optional)
Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring cherry juice, about 1 cup, to a boil over moderate high heat.
Whisk in sugar and cornstarch in lemon juice to create a slurry.
To juice, add slurry and let thicken 1 to 2 minutes.
Add cherries and stir 1 minute longer.
Remove from heat.
Ladle cherries in cherry sauce on dessert plates and top with ice cream.
Slivered almonds and amaretti cookies make a nice finishing touch.
Enjoy!
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 2 min.
Time total: 5 min.