Delicious Cherry Custard Dessert (Print View)
Silky smooth vanilla custard baked with fresh cherries for an elegant European dessert.
# 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
08 - Pinch of salt
→ For Baking
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
# Method:
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 across the bottom of 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 salt to the egg mixture. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.
05 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cherries in the dish.
06 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, 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. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It comes together with pantry staples and whatever fruit you have on hand
- The custard sets into this dreamy, pudding-like texture that feels special but isnt fussy
02 -
- Dont be alarmed if the custard puffs up dramatically in the oven, it will settle back down as it cools
- The center should still jiggle when you remove it from the oven, residual heat finishes the cooking
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the custard from separating during baking
- A water bath is unnecessary, but placing the dish on a baking sheet catches any potential drips