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Cherry-Almond Gratin Recipe
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Cherry-Almond Gratin Recipe

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Cherry-Almond Gratin Recipe

The flavor in this gratin recipe stops time. The almond top melds perfectly with the sweet spiked juice of the cherries. It is a perfect recipe to welcome in cherry season.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

374
Calories
9g
Protein
23g
Fat
36g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh cherries, rinsed, stemmed, and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry eau-de-vie)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • The Almond Cream:
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • Several drops of kirsch (optional)
  • Several drops of almond extract
  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting the gratin
  • 10 1/2-inch round porcelain baking dish

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By 101cookbooks · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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