THE. ONLY. DESSERT. WE. MAKE. FOR. DINNER. GUESTS: Sherry Ice Cream with Biscoff Cookies & Amarena Cherries
By the way, I’m not exaggerating. I don’t even *attempt* to make anything else! This is a “recipe” that we have been making for years, and it’s become something our friends & family look forward to at the end of dinner, because they know it’s coming. This dish is no bake, no fuss and you can keep all of the ingredients on hand to whip out at any point! It’s delicious, and something everyone will rave about.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ridiculously easy: Ready in ~5 minutes — no oven, no churn.
- Decadently boozy: Sweet sherry adds depth and grown-up flair.
- Textural delight: Cold, creamy ice cream meets crunchy cookie and juicy cherries.
- Elegant enough for guests: Looks beautiful served in fancy glasses or coupe bowls.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Ice Cream Base
- 1–1.5 litres good quality vanilla ice cream, slightly softened (about 10 minutes at room temperature). I love the vanilla bean ice cream from Trader Joe’s.
Mix-ins & toppings
- 6–8 Biscoff cookies (or gingersnaps), lightly crushed
- Very sweet sherry, such as Pedro Ximénez
- Amarena cherries with syrup, to taste
Optional
- Fresh mint, for garnish
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Reasons to Make This
- The perfect anniversary dessert
- Special Occasions
- Birthdays
What To Serve It With
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Storage & Reheat Tips:
This recipe is not suitable for making ahead once assembled. Components can be prepared in advance, but assemble immediately before serving for best results.
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Ingredients
Icecream
- Vanilla ice cream – left at room temperature for 10 minutes
- Crumbled Biscoff Cookies or Gingersnaps
- “Very Sweet Sherry” – I’m using Lustau Pedro Ximenez San Emilio Amarena Cherries
Garnish
- Mint spring for when you want to look boujee, optional
Method
- Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes, until scoopable but not melted.
- Scoop the ice cream into individual serving bowls or glasses.
- Sprinkle crushed Biscoff cookies generously over each serving.
- Top with Amarena cherries and spoon over a little of the cherry syrup.
- Drizzle lightly with sweet sherry, adjusting the amount to taste.
- Serve immediately.
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Enjoy!
Cortney
Cortney LaCorte
Cortney LaCorte is the creator of CheeseGal, a food and entertaining blog born in her Nashville kitchen that celebrates cheese, charcuterie and joyful gatherings
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