# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 cups fresh cherries, pitted
→ Custard Batter
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 1 pinch salt
06 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
→ For the Pan
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
11 - 1 tbsp sugar (for dusting)
→ For Serving (optional)
12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Generously butter a 9-inch round baking dish or cast iron skillet. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sugar evenly over the buttered surface.
03 - Arrange the pitted cherries evenly in the prepared dish.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
05 - Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add seeds or vanilla extract to the egg mixture, along with salt.
06 - Sift in the flour and whisk until just combined.
07 - Gradually add the milk, heavy cream, and melted butter, whisking until you have a smooth, pourable batter.
08 - Pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish.
09 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until puffed, golden around the edges, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
10 - Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
