For friends I made a very similar dessert last year (June). It is still being talked about. The small individual portion was the big hi-light. And I excused myself from the table and took them from the freezer where they had been for about 30 minutes and placed into the oven. The coffee was ready when the Joharie Dessert was so the finale was served in about 5 minutes amid much speculation and anticipation. I cheated big time with store bought cookies and ice cream but at home I make ice cream regularly and if I had a big freezer would have portions ready prepared for the unexpected wow. Tried flambe for family thanksgiving as a teen and set the tablecloth on fire. Never tried again, but since my daughter has a glass topped table - and safety sissors...

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