Cherry and pistachio gratin

  • Rating: 4 stars
  • Takes: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
  • Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 100g (3½oz) shelled pistachios, crushed
  • 150ml (5fl oz) double cream
  • 50g (2oz) brioche breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 50g (2oz) light soft brown sugar
  • 2tsp melted butter
  • 1tsp vanilla extract
  • 500g (1lb 2oz) cherries, washed and stoned

Each serving contains 360 calories, 18g sugar, 25g fat, 11g saturates and 0.3g salt.

Method

Preheat the oven to Gas 6, 200ºC, fan180°C. Place the pistachios, brioche breadcrumbs, sugar, vanilla, cream and eggs in a food processor and blend until combined.

Lightly butter a medium-sized square baking tin and place the cherries in one layer on its base.

Pour in the gratin mixture. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm accompanied by plain thick yogurt.

 

 

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