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German Cherry Cake

A delicious dessert featuring a creamy custard filling with tart cherries in a buttery crust, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: German
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Pie
  • 1 pre-made pie crust 1 pre-made pie crust
  • 2 cups 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries (pitted) Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen, ensure they’re well-drained.
  • 1 cup 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the pre-made pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and poke a few holes in the bottom with a fork.
  3. If using fresh cherries, wash, pit, and halve them. If using frozen cherries, ensure they’re thawed and drained.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
  5. Evenly distribute the cherries in the prepared pie crust.
  6. Gently pour the custard mixture over the cherries.
Baking
  1. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden.
  2. Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack. Serve either chilled or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream.

Notes

For flavor variations, consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the custard. Leftover cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to two months.