Desserts

Sugar Plum Dreams

2-4 Servings

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Sugar Plum Dreams

2-4 Servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 16-ounce can plums in heavy syrup, drain and reserve syrup
  • 1 ½ ounces crème de cassis
  • 1 ½ ounces brandy
  • 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • 4 ice cubes
  • cinnamon for dusting
  • sliced candied ginger

Preparation

  1. Remove and discard plum pits.
  2. Place plums, crème de cassis, brandy, grenadine, and ice cream in Cuisinart® SmartPower Premier™ Blender jar.
  3. Press ON. Press High and blend for 20 seconds.
  4. With blender running, remove Measure/Pour Cup and add ice cubes through the lid, blend for an additional 15 to 20 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour into serving glasses – chilled martini glasses are good.
  6. Dust lightly with cinnamon and garnish with a slice of candied ginger.
  7. Serve immediately.

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