This easy dessert from an Austrian cafe will blow your mind

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Cocoa powder is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter flavor.

Kirsch (cherry brandy)

🥗Healthier: cherry juice

💰Cheaper: almond extract

Cherry juice provides flavor without alcohol, and almond extract is less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Mix 2 eggs, 90 grams sugar, and 10 ml vanilla extract well.

Add 90 grams melted butter to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, combine 350 grams flour and 5 grams baking powder; add gradually to the mixture.

Prepare a baking tray sized 31 * 21 cm.

Add 500 grams frozen cherries to the tray.

For the cream, mix 2 eggs, 200 grams sugar, 10 ml vanilla extract, and 100 grams cornstarch in a pot.

Add 750 grams milk and turn on low heat, stirring constantly until thickened.

Turn off the heat and add 75 grams butter, stirring well until combined.

Pour the cream on top of the cherries in the baking tray.

Sprinkle almond flakes on top as desired.

Bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

Let it cool down before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens