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PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350F and set a rack in the middle level. For the
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batter, cut the chocolate finely and place in a small bowl over hot
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water to melt, stirring occasionally. Beat the butter with half the
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sugar until soft and light, beat in the chocolate, then the yolks,
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one at a time. Beat in the kirsch. Combine the almonds and crumbs and
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stir in. Fold in the cherries. Beat the egg whites until they hold a
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very soft peak and beat in the remaining sugar in a slow stream. Beat
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the whites until they hold a firm peak. Stir 1/4 of the whites into
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the batter, then fold in the rest with a rubber spatula. Pour the
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batter into a buttered and floured 2-quart gratin dish or other
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baking dish. Bake the pudding about 30 minutes, or until it is well
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puffed. Serve the pudding immediately, or allow it to cool slightly
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and serve it warm or at room temperature.
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