Delicious Cherry Custard (Printable)
A luscious, creamy custard filled with juicy cherries, perfect for a light dessert or sweet afternoon treat.
# 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 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 evenly.
02 - Spread the pitted cherries evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale in color and slightly thickened.
04 - Add milk, cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt to the egg mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated 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.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the tart cherries and silky vanilla custard is absolutely addictive
- It comes together in under fifteen minutes of active work but tastes like something from a French patisserie
02 -
- The custard will continue to set as it cools, so removing it while the center still jiggles slightly is actually correct, not underdone
- Sugar coating the dish might feel excessive, but it creates a caramelized crust that elevates the entire dessert
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so take everything out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you start
- The almond extract is subtle but completely transforms the cherry flavor, so dont skip it unless someone has an allergy