It’s Wednesday! Let’s party!
Happy Wednesday, y’all! What a better way to start your hump day than with a boozy dessert and a giveaway?!?!
Let’s put beer in everything! We’ve got cherries reduced in R. J. Rockers Son of a Peach and some Samuel Smith’s Organic Chocolate Stout whipped into the mascarpone. I confess – Sara Lee helped out with the chocolate pound cake.
Do I know how to party or what? Well, me and Sara Lee. Or is that me and my Bobby McGee?
Anyway, it wouldn’t be a party without some swag, right?
There is no special occasion for this giveaway, except who doesn’t like getting free stuff and I love y’all! So when a great group of blogger friends invited me to participate in a Williams-Sonoma gift card giveaway, I said a big “heck yeah!” Enter below and best of luck!
Note: This post is not sponsored by R.J. Rockers, Sam Smith, Sara Lee, or Williams-Sonoma – these are just a few of my favorite things. Not sponsored by Julie Andrews either.
Peach Ale Cherries on Chocolate Pound Cake with Chocolate Stout Whipped Mascapone
Ingredients
- 4 pounds fresh cherries pitted and stems removed
- 1 12 ounce bottle peach ale I used R.J. Rockers Son of a Peach
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 8.8 ounce container mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons confectioner sugar
- 6 tablespoons chocolate stout I used Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout
- Prepared chocolate pound cake slices I used Sara Lee
Instructions
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Combine peach ale, cherries, and corn starch in a Dutch oven over high heat, bring to a boil, reduce to a heavy simmer
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Cook until thick and syrupy - I let them go for about 1 hour
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Set aside to cool
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In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine mascarpone, honey, heavy cream, and sugar.
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Beat on medium high until combined and smooth - 1-2 minutes
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Add chocolate stout and whip until combined, scraping down sides when necessary
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Arrange chocolate pound cake on a plate, top with cheese mixture, then cherries
Recipe note: You do not need 4 pounds of cherries (although they cook down significantly). I like to cook a big pot of fruit compote and freeze it to use in the winter. Obviously there was a lot of cherry mixture left over, but the rest was enough for 4 servings.
Wait…cherries reduced in peach ale!?! That sounds incredible enough just by itself. But then you went and added in chocolate stout mascarpone and chocolate pound cake? Ok, I need this in my life. Like right this very instant. No more waiting. 🙂
You never fail to make me laugh, David! You totally need this in your life!
Wow! What an amazing combination!
Thanks Kathy!
I’m in awe of this pound cake, Rachelle! It looks SO good! I love the cherries and stout in here. What a delicious dessert or even breakfast! 🙂
Boozy dessert for breakfast! I love it! Thanks Gayle! 🙂
Wowie! This pound cake looks so delicious, Rachelle. Love all the flavors!
Thanks Jen!
Can I just say your photos are some of the most mouthwatering images I’ve ever seen on a blog???!!! I’m so drooling over this boozy dessert! I love cherries! Your blog is amazing!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much Valerie! Your kind words just made my whole day so much brighter!
I love the flavors in this dessert Rachelle, sounds so amazing!
Thanks so much Manali!
So much flavor in this dessert! I’m obsessed with all the fruity flavors combined over the rich chocolate 🙂
Thanks Medha! Isn’t chocolate and fruit the best!
“Let’s put beer in everything” lol that made my day! These look ahhhhmazing ! Must try
Beer in everything is my motto! Glad to make your day! 🙂
Rachelle, you crack me up. If Julie Andrews had sponsored this, you’d be my new hero. I have the habit of talking up products that don’t know I exist and probably never will. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love them!
This pound cake booze delight is amazing. Talk about doing it up right!
Mir! Pound cake booze delight! Bahahahaha! Why didn’t I think of that?!
Beer in everything works for me and my Bobby McGee! Thanks for making me laugh, every time!! Looks de-lish, my friend!
LOL! You made me laugh too, Annie! Thanks!
Giiiiiiirl, I’m in LOVE with your idea to put beer in everything! Let’s DO IT! This pound cake is THE perfect way to party… at least, this is how I like to party. Just my face and this boozy & delicious pound cake. Woot! Love it! Thanks for sharing the yum! And for making me crave cake. boozy beer filled cake with peach ale cherries and chocolate stout whipped marscapone of course! 🙂 Cheers! xo
Let’s totally DO IT! I’m glad you like to party my way, girl! Cheers! XO
This looks amazing Rachelle! You always have the most creative recipes – this combination sounds fantastic! 🙂
Thank you so much, Keri! 🙂
Okay, this looks awesome! I usually don’t go for the fruitier beers, but I actually LOVE Son of a Peach!
I agree with you 100%, Annie! I’m not a huge fan either, but love Son of a Peach too! Have you tried the Peachy King? YUM!
Oh my gosh, this pound cake looks incredible! Cherries and chocolate are a winning combination but with peach ale too? Genius!
I couldn’t resist adding beer! Thanks Kelly!
Wow what an incredible recipe and giveaway!
Thanks Sara! I hope you entered and good luck!
Pound cakes are one of may favorite cake on this earth! Simply love them! And cherries, yumm! I think, there are so many things in this dessert which are calling my name! Need a big slice 🙂
Thanks Savita! Pound cake is just so dang good, right?