Delicious Cherry Custard (Printable Version)

Luscious creamy custard with juicy cherries, ideal for light dessert or sweet afternoon treat

# What You Need:

→ 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 (optional)
08 - Pinch of salt

→ For Baking

09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for dusting)

# How to Make It:

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 evenly.
02 - Spread the pitted cherries evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating a single layer for even cooking.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add milk, cream, vanilla extract, almond extract if using, and a pinch of salt to the egg mixture. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
05 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cherries in the dish, ensuring the fruit remains distributed throughout.
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. Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between tart juicy cherries and sweet vanilla custard is absolutely magical
  • It comes together so quickly you can decide to make it on a whim and still impress everyone
02 -
  • The center should still jiggle slightly when you remove it from the oven, and thats how you know it will be perfectly creamy instead of rubbery
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the custard from curdling and ensure even baking throughout
03 -
  • Place your baking dish on a baking sheet in the oven to catch any potential overflow and save yourself from cleaning the bottom of your oven
  • The almond extract is entirely optional but it genuinely makes the cherry flavor pop in this subtle way that people notice but cant quite identify

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