Morello Cherry Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 lb morello cherries
- 1/4 pint white wine
- 1/4 pint water
- 4 oz sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cherry brandy
- 1/4 pint double cream
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Wash and stone the cherries and simmer them gently for 8 minutes in the white wine, water and sugar. Drain the cherries and return the juice to the pan.
- Thicken the juice with the cornflour dissolved in a little water. Stir the cherry brandy into the cherries and pour the thickened juice over the top.
- Serve chilled, decorated with sweetened whipped cream and pistachios.
Calories: 341 kcal
Carbohydrates: 51 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 41 mg
Sodium: 15 mg
Potassium: 315 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 45 g
Vitamin A: 515 IU
Vitamin C: 8 mg
Calcium: 40 mg
Iron: 1 mg