Recipe Name Cherry-Vanilla Smoothie Submitted by homeeccentric Recipe Description Take your fruit smoothie to the next level! This smoothie combines a rich and creamy custard base with vanilla and cherries to produce a decadent and nutrient-dense breakfast drink! Quantity 1 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 10 Ready In (minutes) 40

Cherry-Vanilla Smoothie Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3/4 cup, thawed sweet cherries, frozen 1/4 cup, sliced bananas, frozen 2 fliud ounces Pineapple juice, canned, unsweetened Steps Sequence Step 1 Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Custard Base Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup 2% milk 1 large egg 1/2 tablespoon, unsifted powdered (icing) sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Steps Sequence Step 1 Gently heat the milk over low heat, stirring constantly, until tiny bubbles begin to form along the edges. 2 Beat egg in a separate bowl. 3 One tablespoon at a time, add 1/4 cup of the milk to the egg, whisking constantly. 4 Pour the tempered egg into the rest of the milk, stirring constantly. 5 Cook over low heat until mixture thickens. It is ready when it coats the back of a spoon. 6 Pour into a bowl and chill thoroughly.