While the original train is defunct, the Venice Simplon-Orient Express (VSOE) is a beautiful re-creation of Agatha Christie's famous setting. Running from London to Venice and other destinations in Europe, including Paris, Rome, Prague, and Budapest, this rolling museum uses gorgeously restored carriages from the original line, dating back to the 1920s and 30s.
Taking a trip on the VS-Orient Express would be an amazing experience, and it's absolutely on our bucket list. Marc and I are guessing that many of you would take the trip with us, if you could, especially if you're also fans of Dame Agatha.
Unfortunately for us, with back-to-back writing deadlines, we're having a staycation in Queens this year. At least, with today's recipe, we can share a little taste of the luxury liner's dessert menu...
Unfortunately for us, with back-to-back writing deadlines, we're having a staycation in Queens this year. At least, with today's recipe, we can share a little taste of the luxury liner's dessert menu...
Take a video trip on the VS-Orient Expresss,
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And now for today's recipe...
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🍒 A Recipe Note from Cleo
With cherry season upon us, we're seeing the best prices for fresh sweet cherries right now, making this a great time to bake up these treats. At other times of the year, frozen cherries can be used in place of fresh (see my instructions below). In the meantime, Marc and I wish you all the best for the summer season.
May you eat (and travel) with joy!
~ Cleo
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with (or without) Kirsch
A recipe by the former executive chef of the VS-Orient Express, Christian Bodiguel. Slightly adapted for an American audience with photos by author Cleo Coyle
INGREDIENTS:
1 to 1-1/2 cups whole sweet cherries*
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
3 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon whole milk
4 teaspoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons kirsch*
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon + 1-1/2 teaspoons melted (and cooled) butter
1/3 cup powdered (aka confectioners' or icing) sugar
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
*Ingredient substitution notes.
*1 CHERRIES: Fresh is best, but out of season, you can substitute frozen cherries. Place them in a colander, run hot tap water over them briefly and drain well before proceeding.
*2 KIRSCH: Kirsch is a strong, clear, cherry brandy. If you don’t have kirsch on hand, substitute another brandy, or white rum. If you’d rather not use alcohol, substitute cherry juice.
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and generously butter four 4-ounce ramekins or other small oven-proof cups. De-stem the cherries and remove their pits. Roughly chop them. Divide the cherries into the four buttered ramekins or oven-proof serving bowls.
2 large egg yolks
3 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon whole milk
4 teaspoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons kirsch*
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon + 1-1/2 teaspoons melted (and cooled) butter
1/3 cup powdered (aka confectioners' or icing) sugar
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
*Ingredient substitution notes.
*1 CHERRIES: Fresh is best, but out of season, you can substitute frozen cherries. Place them in a colander, run hot tap water over them briefly and drain well before proceeding.
*2 KIRSCH: Kirsch is a strong, clear, cherry brandy. If you don’t have kirsch on hand, substitute another brandy, or white rum. If you’d rather not use alcohol, substitute cherry juice.
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and generously butter four 4-ounce ramekins or other small oven-proof cups. De-stem the cherries and remove their pits. Roughly chop them. Divide the cherries into the four buttered ramekins or oven-proof serving bowls.
In a mixing bowl, whisk up the egg, and egg yolks. Add the milk, cream, kirsch (or substitute), and vanilla, and whisk well. Whisk in the melted (and cooled) butter. Now whisk in the powdered sugar, making sure it's fully dissolved. Finally, whisk in the flour. The batter will be loose.
Divide the batter up evenly among the four ramekins, pouring it as you see below...
Place the ramekins directly on the oven rack. Bake for about 30 minutes.
Serve lukewarm with sweetened whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or even a dollop of cream cheese frosting, and...eat with joy! ~ Cleo
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