Flambéed Rum Cherries with Custard Elegance

Ingredients:

For the Flambéed Rum Cherries:

- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted

- 1/4 cup dark rum

- 2 tablespoons brown sugar

- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

- Zest of 1 orange

- A pinch of cinnamon

For the Custard Elegance:

- 1 cup whole milk

- 4 large egg yolks

- 1/4 cup granulated sugar

- 2 tablespoons cornstarch

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Flambéed Rum Cherries:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add cherries, brown sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon. Cook until cherries are softened.

2. Pour in the dark rum. Using caution, ignite the rum with a long lighter or match. Allow the flames to subside.

3. Stir the cherries gently until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Custard Elegance:

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.

2. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.

3. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens into a custard-like consistency.

5. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Serve:

Spoon the warm Flambéed Rum Cherries over a dollop of chilled Custard Elegance. Garnish with a mint leaf for a delightful and sophisticated treat. Enjoy your "Rum-Kissed Cherry Elegance"!