Cherry & Almond Custard Pie

Cherry & Almond Custard Pie

Ingredients

• 425g pitted black cherries (fresh or in a jar)
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar or honey
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 2 tbsp self raising flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk (or milk substitute)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 170C and grease a pie dish
2. Drain cherries well (if from a jar) and place on a paper towel to absorb excess liquid
3. Whisk eggs and sugar/honey together in a large bowl. Add almond meal and flour and continue whisking until mixture is smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk
4. Arrange cherries on the base of the pie dish, and pour the batter mixture over the top
5. Bake for approximately 35 minutes, until golden on top and just set in the centre
6. Serve warm with whipped cream