Cherry Custard Bake (Cherry Clafoutis)

Ingredients2 cups cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted)3 large eggs¾ cup sugar1 cup milk½ cup all-purpose flour1 tsp vanilla extract¼ tsp salt2 tbsp melted butterButter for greasing the dishPowdered sugar (optional, for topping)👩‍🍳 InstructionsPreheat oven to 180°C (350°F).Butter a glass baking dish (about 20×20 cm).Spread the cherries evenly in the dish.In a bowl, whisk eggs + sugar until pale.Add milk, vanilla, melted butter, and salt.Whisk in flour until smooth (no lumps).Pour batter gently over the cherries.Bake for 40–45 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.🍽 Serving TipsServe warm or chilledDelicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped creamEven better the next day after chilling ❄️🔁 VariationsReplace cherries with raspberries, blueberries, or apricotsAdd lemon zest for freshnessUse almond extract instead of vanilla for a bakery flavor