Cherry Clafoutis

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon butter

2/3 cup whipping cream

1/3 cup milk

3 large eggs

1/3 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups fresh cherries, stems removed and pitted

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with 1 teaspoon butter.

2. In a bowl, combine whipping cream, milk, eggs, flour, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Arrange cherries in the prepared pie plate. Pour cream mixture over fruit.

3. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm.

Serves 8.