Description
A classic French dessert featuring juicy fruit baked in a lightly sweet, custard-like batter, creating a golden, tender, and comforting dish that is both rustic and elegant.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted or unpitted)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter a baking dish.
- Arrange the cherries evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth.
- Add milk, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing well.
- Gradually whisk in the flour until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
- Pour the batter evenly over the cherries.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and set in the center.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Pitting cherries makes the dessert easier to eat, though unpitted is traditional.
- Do not overbake to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Thaw and drain frozen fruit before using.
- Add almond extract for a richer flavor variation.
- Can be made dairy-free using plant-based milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
