Kirschmichel
Kirschmichel is a traditional German dessert made with day-old bread, cherries, and a sweet custard. It's a delicious way to use up leftover bread and it's perfect for a cozy dessert on a cold day.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Cherries - 2 cups, pitted
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Eggs - 4
- Milk - 2 cups
- Day-old bread - 4 cups, cubed
Let's Get Started
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter.
- Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. Pour the milk over the bread and let it soak for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- Drain the bread and squeeze out any excess milk. Add the bread to the egg mixture and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the cherries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and dot with butter.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the custard is set.
- Let the Kirschmichel cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g
