Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this traditional German Cherry Cake, also known as Cherry Custard Pie. A perfect blend of tart cherries and creamy custard nestled in a flaky pie crust, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups pitted sour cherries (fresh or drained from jar)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Pie Crust:
Cherry Custard Filling:
Optional Topping:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the Crust: Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Add Cherries: Spread the pitted cherries over the crust.
- Make Custard: Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, and melted butter. Pour over cherries.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Tart cherries like Morello are recommended for best flavor.
- If using cherry pie filling, reduce the sugar in the custard.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
