Cherries jubilee

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Cherries jubilee is a decadent dessert made with a combination of dark cherries and Kirschwasser liqueur that's flambéed before being served as a sauce over scoops of vanilla ice cream. It was invented by Auguste Escoffier, who prepared the dessert for Queen Victoria's Jubilee celebration, most probably the Golden Jubilee in 1897. Today, additional ingredients sometimes include grated orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon. It's recommended to serve cherries jubilee in a tall dessert glass.