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Turkish Sour Cherry Kazandibi Delight

A silky Turkish caramelized milk pudding topped with glossy tart sour cherries for the perfect balance of smoky, creamy, and fruity flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Custards & Puddings
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Kazandibi Pudding
  • 1 liter whole milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Sour Cherry Layer
  • 2 cups sour cherries fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • whisk
  • nonstick baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cook the sour cherries with sugar and lemon juice until glossy and slightly thickened.
  2. Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt together before cooking until thick and silky.
  3. Caramelize the pudding bottom slowly in a nonstick dish before topping with sour cherries and chilling completely.

Notes

Low heat is essential for proper caramelization without bitterness.