Creamy Cherry Squares Recipe

Name: Creamy Cherry Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g butter; 400 ml semi-skimmed milk; 200 g caster sugar + 1 tbsp; 42 g fresh yeast or 1 tsp dried; 400 g plain flour; 8 medium eggs; 750 g sour cream; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 2 tbsp custard powder; 1 kg cherries; None None chocolate shavings for decoration

Servings: persons

1
Melt the butter then pour in 3/4 cup milk and heat until lukewarm. Mix half of the milk with 1 tbsp sugar and the yeast and leave for a couple of mins until frothy.
2
In a bowl, mix the flour, 1/2 cup sugar and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast milk. Mix to combine, then cover and leave in a warm place for 15 mins. Add the remaining warm milk and 1 egg, knead into a smooth dough, cover and leave for 30 mins.
3
Grease a baking sheet and dust it with flour. Roll the dough out on a floured surface to 12 x 15 inches and transfer to the baking sheet. Cover and leave to rise for 15 mins.
4
Heat oven to 350u00b0F. Mix the sour cream, vanilla extract and pudding mix with the remaining eggs, milk and sugar. Distribute the cherries on the dough, cover with the sour cream mixture and bake for 25 mins. Cool, cut into squares and decorate with the chocolate shavings.

1392

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 g butter, 400 ml semi-skimmed milk, 200 g caster sugar + 1 tbsp, 42 g fresh yeast or 1 tsp dried, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cherry Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Creamy Cherry Squares

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Variations & substitutions

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