Normandy Cherry Pudding recipe for enjoying new flick, 'Julie & Julia'

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The new movie, Julie and Julia, opens August 7 in theaters. This recipe is a perfect sweet treat to eat before or after the flick

Clafoutis Normande / Normandy Style Cherry Pudding
Recipe from “Julie & Julia” contest winner: Patricia Pieton

1lb. pitted tart cherries (fresh or in the jar)
3 tbs. Calvados or Kirsch
Confectioners sugar (for sprinkling)

Batter:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 cups of whole milk

1 1/2 quart baking dish
1 tbs. butter
3 tbs. sugar
(For coating the inside of the baking dish)

Preheat the oven to 375.

Place shelf in the center of oven.

Butter the baking dish and liberally sprinkle with granulated sugar to evenly coat the bottom and sides.

Spread the cherries in the dish. Set aside.

Batter:
In a bowl whisk together the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until light and frothy, about 2 minutes.

Add the flour and salt and stir just until combined.

Incorporate the milk. Pour mixture over the cherries.

Bake the pudding until browned, or set, about 1 hour.

Remove from oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with the calvados and dust with confectioner's sugar just before serving.