Cherry Clafoutis

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Kirsch (cherry brandy is an acceptable substitute)
• 1 lb. fresh cherries, pitted
• 3.5 oz. milk
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 5 oz. superfine sugar
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• salt
• butter and superfine sugar for greasing and sprinkling

Instructions

1. 1
   Sprinkle kirsch over cherries and let macerate.
2. 2
   Combine milk, cream and vanilla in a small sauce pan, bring just to a boil and remove from heat.
3. 3
   Whisk eggs and sugar in bowl until light yellow and creamy.
4. 4
   Stir in flour and salt until just smooth.
5. 5
   Temper warm eggs into mix, being careful not to scramble.
6. 6
   Grease an ovenproof dish,we use individual ramekins, put in a layer of cherries and pour the batter over.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 for 25min or until a toothpick inserted in the dough comes out clean.
8. 8
   Serve warm with sweetened crème Fraiche, whipped cream or your favorite ice cream.