Vanilla Bean Custard With Sour Cherry Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Divine Vanilla Bean Custard With Sour Cherry Sauce that will leave you craving for more
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

2h 10min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups low-fat milk or 2 cups skim milk
6 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 vanilla bean , scraped seeds from
1 teaspoon cherry brandy ( Kirschwasser would be used in Germany )
chocolate sprinkles
mint leaf ( to garnish ) ( optional )
fresh cherries ( to garnish ) ( optional )
1 cup sweetened whipped cream
1 1/2 cups sour cherries ( fresh or canned )
2 tablespoons sugar ( or to taste )
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
423
Sugar
30g
Fat
16g
Vanilla Bean Custard with Sour Cherry Sauce is a classic European dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's a smooth and silky custard infused with the fragrant seeds of a vanilla bean and topped with a tangy cherry sauce. This dessert is loved for its decadent flavor and luxurious texture, and it's perfect for a special occasion or holiday gathering. Although this dish may take some time to make, the end result is well worth it and will leave you craving for more.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2.In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until it simmers, then remove from heat.
3.Whisk together eggs, sugar, salt, and vanilla seeds in a large bowl until fully combined.
4.Slowly whisk in hot milk, and then stir in cherry brandy.
5.Pour custard mixture into a 9-inch baking dish, and then place the dish in a larger baking dish with enough water to come up at least an inch.
6.Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top of the custard is golden brown and set.
7.Once done, remove from oven and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8.Make the cherry sauce by combining sour cherries, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
9.Cook until the cherries are soft and the sugar has dissolved.
10.Set aside and let the sauce cool.
11.To serve, spoon some cherry sauce over each custard and garnish with chocolate sprinkles, a mint leaf, and fresh cherries (if desired).

PROS

This custard is creamy and rich with a smooth texture, and the cherry sauce is tangy and refreshing.

It’s a perfect dessert for special occasions or holiday gatherings.

CONS

The custard takes some time to make and requires precise baking, but the end result is well worth it.

It’s also high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dessert is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutritional benefits from the milk and eggs, which are great sources of protein and calcium.
The cherries in the sauce are also a good source of vitamins and antioxidants that support heart health and reduce inflammation.

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