PINEAPPLE FLAMBé

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This is a delicious and elegant end to any meal! In a pinch, I've managed to substitute the cognac with rum with a great deal of success. If the pinapple sits witht he strawberries for too long, it will take on a red tone, the flavor is still delicious though.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pineapple
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 liter vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup cognac

Steps:

  • Slice pineapple in half, lengthwise.
  • Remove fruit leaving 1 inch thick shell.
  • Cut fruit into cubes and measure 1 ½ cups.
  • Refrigerate shells.
  • In a medium saucepan combine pineapple, strawberries, sugar and sherry; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, 5 minutes.
  • Combine cornstarch with 1 tsp water and stir into sauce until slightly thickened.
  • Scoop ice cream into shells and keep chilled.
  • Just before serving warm cognac, ignite and pour over pineapple mixture.
  • Serve ice cream from shells and spoon sauce over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.5, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 129.4, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 63.9, Protein 6.5

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