Cherry Clafouti

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Coat a 10-inch round glass or porcelain pie pan evenly with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
3. 3
   Melt the remaining 8 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat and reserve.
4. 4
   Using an electric mixer set at high speed, beat the eggs with the sugar and reserved melted butter until the mixture is thickened and a light lemon color, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the flour and vanilla and mix until thoroughly blended.
6. 6
   Set aside for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Arrange the cherries over the bottom of the buttered pie pan.
8. 8
   Pour the batter evenly over the cherries.
9. 9
   Bake for 45 minutes until golden and puffy.
10. 10
    Serve at room temperature with the whipped cream.