German Cherry Cake – Cherry Custard Pie Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a traditional German Cherry Cake, also known as Cherry Custard Pie. This luscious dessert features a buttery pie crust filled with a creamy custard mixture and tart sour cherries, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) sour cherries (drained)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the crust: Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Add cherries: Spread the drained cherries over the crust.
- Make custard: Whisk eggs and sugar, then add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, flour, and salt. Pour over cherries.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool and chill: Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer custard, add 1 extra tablespoon of flour.
- This dessert is delicious cold or at room temperature.
- You can use fresh or frozen cherries, but remember to pit and drain them well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
