Cherries in Wine with Cardamom Cream & Rose Pistachio Shortbread by Diana Henry

Make the cherries the day before and serve them chilled.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CHERRIES

• 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar

• 2 ¼ cups Valpolicella, Pinot Noir, or other cherryish red wine

• 2 broad strips of unwaxed lemon zest‍

• 2 lb sweet or sour cherries‍

• 3 tablespoons kirsch (optional)

• Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

FOR THE SHORTBREAD

• 1 ⅔ sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened

• ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more to serve, p…