Delicious Cherry Custard (Printable Version)
A luscious vanilla custard baked with fresh juicy cherries until golden and set.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
→ Custard Base
02 - 1 ½ cups whole milk
03 - ½ cup heavy cream
04 - 4 large eggs
05 - ½ cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - ¼ tsp almond extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ For Baking
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter for greasing
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter a 9-inch round baking dish, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar to coat the bottom and sides.
02 - Spread the pitted cherries evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
04 - Add milk, cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until fully combined.
05 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cherries in the dish.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center and lightly golden on top.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
# Expert Tips:
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- The contrast between creamy vanilla custard and tart burst in your mouth cherries is absolutely magical
- It comes together faster than you can preheat your oven but tastes like something from a fancy bakery window
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- The custard will continue cooking slightly after you pull it from the oven so do not overbake
- That sugary coating on your dish creates a lovely caramelized edge that makes this special
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- Room temperature ingredients prevent your custard from separating and ensure a silky result
- A water bath can help prevent cracking if you want to be extra careful