Cherry Custard Bake (Cherry Clafoutis)

 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Butter a glass baking dish (about 20×20 cm).
3. Spread the cherries evenly in the dish.
4. In a bowl, whisk eggs + sugar until pale.
5. Add milk, vanilla, melted butter, and salt.
6. Whisk in flour until smooth (no lumps).
7. Pour batter gently over the cherries.
8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
9. Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.

 Serving Tips

• Serve warm or chilled
• Delicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
• Even better the next day after chilling 

 Variations

• Replace cherries with raspberries, blueberries, or apricots
• Add lemon zest for freshness
• Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a bakery flavor