Friday, January 22, 2010

Amaretto Cherry Crepes with Hot Fudge and Creme Anglaise Sauces

If you’re looking for a dessert to melt your valentine’s heart, this one is sure to do the job. There is wonderful cherry filling with just a touch of almond, creamy, rich chocolate and a lovely vanilla custard sauce that adds sophistication to the dish. Although, it may look challenging on first glance, this recipe is very, very easy and to make it even better, it can be made completely ahead of time and assembled at the last minute. Can served warm or cold.


Ingredients

8 Dessert Crepes

Amaretto Cherry Filling  or 1 can of cherry pie filling with 1 tablespoon of Amaretto mixed in

Hot Fudge sauce

Crème Anglaise sauce

Toasted slivered almonds and/or powdered sugar for garnishing the plates

Preparation

Place crepe on work surface and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the Amaretto cherries and roll up (like a tube) and place in center of dessert plate. Drizzle with Hot Fudge sauce (re-warm if made ahead) and Crème Anglaise sauce. Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds and/or powdered sugar for garnish.

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