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Flambéed Dessert
Cherries jubilee
at Antoine's Restaurant
New Orleans, United States of America
Recommended by Tom Fitzmorris and 3 other food critics.
antoines.com
Recommendations
"Antoine's makes several flaming desserts. The most common is cherries jubilee, in which the cherries are set afire in a pan at the table with brandy. The waiters pour some of it onto the tablecloth, where it continues to burn, harmlessly. I like the way the dessert tastes."
"Sweet, dark cherries flamed in brandy at the table and served over vanilla ice cream, not only is it tasty but it’s a bit of a show as well."
"10 Best Creole Desserts in New Orleans: Cherries Jubilee At Antoine’s Restaurant ― The cherries are steeped in brandy and set ablaze at your table, served over vanilla ice cream, of course. It’s the more adult friendly version of the classic cherry pie that you didn’t know you needed to try."
"10 Cherry Desserts Worth Traveling For: Cerises Jubilé, Antoine’s Restaurant, New Orleans, Louisiana ― Renowned French chef Georges Auguste Escoffier created the flammable dish for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887. In NOLA, Antoine Alciatore’s French-Creole institution takes Escoffier’s method but pours the brandied cherry mixture over ice cream."