Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 3 cups fresh sweet cherries (stemmed and pitted)
  • 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sugar (+ 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Liberally coat the bottom and sides of a 9 x 11-inch casserole dish with the softened butter.
  • Stem and pit the cherries, then place them in a single layer in the baking dish.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, except for the extra 3 tablespoons sugar, in a blender until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the ramekins, then sprinkle each with 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
  • Bake until the custard is set, about 35 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then dust the top with sifted powdered sugar. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.