Delicious Cherry Custard (Print Version)
A creamy, luscious custard filled with sweet cherries, ideal for dessert or afternoon treats.
# What You'll 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.
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 if using, 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 Advice:
01 -
- The custard sets into this impossibly creamy texture that's somewhere between pudding and cake
- It looks impressive coming out of the oven but comes together in about 10 minutes of active work
- Warm cherries and vanilla custard might just be one of the best flavor combinations in existence
02 -
- The custard will continue to set as it cools, so remove it from the oven while the center still jiggles slightly
- Butter and sugar coating the dish is what creates that caramelized bottom layer, so don't skip this step
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and prevent the custard from separating
- A water bath isn't necessary but will give you the silkiest, most even texture