Kirsch and Tart Cherry Souffles

INGREDIENTS

• Butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
• Finely ground almonds or sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 5 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 whole cherry preserves
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream