Black Forest gateau traces its roots to 1920s Germany and calls for chocolate sponge soaked in cherry liqueur or kirsch. Cake baking can often call for complicated equipment, so I have used a ...

Then, remove and allow to rest for 10 minutes. While the duck breasts are resting, make the cherry compote. Place the pitted cherries, cherry syrup, brown sugar, vinegar, star anise and cherry jam ...

3. Make cherry filling: In a saucepan, combine cherries, ¼ cup sugar, 2 tsp. flour and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring often, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. 4. Make cheese filling: ...