Name: Miniature Almond Cakes with Sugared Cherries and Kirsch Cream
Yield: Makes 20 miniature cakes
Ingredients: 4 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large egg whites; 4 teaspoons powdered egg whites; 1/4 cup warm water; 3/4 cup superfine granulated sugar; 20 sweet cherries with stems attached; 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream; 1 tablespoon kirsch; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; a 1- to 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter

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Miniature Almond Cakes with Sugared Cherries and Kirsch CreamMelanie Acevedo

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 2 hr

Cooks' notes:

• Cake rounds (without topping) keep in an airtight container at room temperature 1 day. • Sugared cherries can be made 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.

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