Vanilla Bean Custard With Sour Cherry Sauce Recipe

Name: Vanilla Bean Custard With Sour Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; Sour Cherry Sauce; 1 1/2 cups sour cherries (fresh or canned); 2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

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
Sour Cherry Sauce
1 1/2 cups sour cherries (fresh or canned)
2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F Heat milk to a low simmer in a small saucepan. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, sugar and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Gradually whisk hot milk into egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and Kirschwasser.
2
Pour custard mixture into 6 ramekins. Place ramekins in a large baking pan, and fill baking pan with water almost to ramekins' rims. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, until custards are set but still quivery when shaken. Let cool, then shake on chocolate sprinkles. Garnish also with mint leaves and fresh cherries if desired.
3
For a pretty presentation, ladle Sour Cherry Sauce onto 6 dessert plates, dividing evenly. Place a ramekin in center of each. Place whipped cream in a zippered plastic bag, and snip a corner to make a piping bag. Pipe dots around each plate, and drag a toothpick through dots, making them into hearts.
4
For Sour Cherry Sauce: Place sour cherries, sugar and cinnamon in a blender and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher before dividing among plates.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups low-fat milk or 2 cups skim milk, 6 large eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Bean Custard With Sour Cherry Sauce 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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Vanilla Bean Custard With Sour Cherry Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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