# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 1/2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
→ Custard
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
05 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled
→ Pan and finishing
10 - Unsalted butter for greasing the baking dish
11 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting
# How To Make It:
01 - Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Generously butter a 9- to 10-inch round baking dish and set aside.
02 - Evenly scatter the pitted cherries across the bottom of the prepared dish in a single layer.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened.
04 - Add the scraped vanilla seeds to the egg mixture, then whisk in the flour and salt until smooth and homogenous.
05 - Gradually whisk in the milk, heavy cream, and melted butter until the batter is silky and free of lumps.
06 - Pour the custard evenly over the cherries and transfer to the oven. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the custard is puffed, lightly golden at the edges, and just set in the center.
07 - Remove from the oven and allow to rest for about 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
08 - Serve warm or at room temperature, slicing into wedges. Complement with a light beverage if desired.
