Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 5 large egg yolks
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup whole milk
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• drained amarena cherries
• powdered sugar