Schwarzwald Pot with Amarena Cherries

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and calories.

Amarena cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Fresh cherries are lighter and more accessible.

cherry liqueur

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic cherry syrup

💰Cheaper: cherry juice

Cherry juice provides flavor without alcohol.

Prepare the Amarena cherries by draining and reserving the syrup.

Mix sugar and vanilla in a bowl until combined.

Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until frothy.

Combine egg mixture with sugar mixture, then add melted butter.

Sift flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt into the egg mixture.

Fold in the milk and mix until smooth.

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake at 180°C until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.

Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into squares.

In a serving dish, layer the cake squares with Amarena cherries and drizzle with reserved syrup.

Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Garnish with almonds and serve with a splash of cherry liqueur.

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