Sweet Cherry Ice Cream Dessert Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this luscious Sweet Cherry Ice Cream Dessert Sauce, a homemade topping that’s as versatile as it is indulgent. Made with juicy sweet cherries—either fresh or frozen—this easy-to-follow recipe combines a perfect balance of tart lemon juice, sweet vanilla, and a hint of sugar, creating a vibrant, fruit-forward sauce that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Thickened to velvety perfection with a touch of cornstarch, this sauce can be customized to your preferred texture—chunky with bursts of cherries or silky smooth. Whether drizzled over creamy ice cream, decadent cheesecake, or pancakes, this show-stopping cherry dessert sauce will turn any treat into an unforgettable masterpiece. Keywords: sweet cherry sauce, ice cream topping, dessert sauce, fruit sauce recipe, homemade dessert sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet cherries (pitted, fresh or frozen)
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the sweet cherries, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a gentle boil, about 5-7 minutes.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the cherries to soften and release their juices.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water until dissolved and smooth.
Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Using the back of a spoon, gently mash some of the cherries for a chunkier texture, or blend the sauce for a smoother consistency, depending on your preference.
Let the sauce cool slightly, then transfer it to a serving dish or jar. Serve warm or chilled over ice cream or your favorite dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1062 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
