Northwest Cherry Custard

Name: Northwest Cherry Custard
Prep time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 3 tablespoons cold water; 2 large eggs, yolks and whites separated; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; Dash of kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup Chukar® Sour Cherry or Sweet Cherry Pie Filling; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup heavy cream; Zest of one lemon

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50 minutes

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
2 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
1 1/4 cups whole milk
Dash of kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup Chukar® Sour Cherry or Sweet Cherry Pie Filling
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
Zest of one lemon

Directions

Stir gelatin packet into 3 tablespoons cold water and set aside.
Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Save the whites for later. Lightly beat egg yolks and set aside.
Combine the milk and salt in a double boiler and heat slowly to a low boil, stirring continually.
Add a few tablespoons of the heated milk to the egg yolks and stir. Slowly pour egg yolks into the remaining warmed milk, continue stirring until slightly thickened.
Add the softened gelatin to the thickened milk and whisk until completely dissolved. Remove from heat and add the vanilla. Whisk and allow to cool until just beginning to thicken.
Add one cup of Chukar® Sour Cherry or Sweet Cherry Pie Filling to the custard mixture and slowly stir until just combined.
Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until stiff, adding the sugar one tablespoon at a time. Set aside.
Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold the beaten egg whites and whipped cream into the custard mixture.
Coat the inside of 8 ramekins or a 5-cup pudding mold with cooking spray.
Pour cherry custard into molds and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
To serve in ramekins: When custard is thoroughly set, add a dollop of Chukar® Sour Cherry or Sweet Cherry Pie Filling to each dish. Garnish with a pinch of lemon zest. Serve cold.
To serve in mold: Turn mold upside down on serving plate and tap firmly to unmold. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with Chukar® Sour Cherry or Sweet Cherry Pie Filling and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Serve cold.