Cherry Clafoutis with Cobanero Chili – Burlap & Barrel

Ingredients

• Softened butter, for the baking dish
• 1 pound cherries, pitted (2 ½ to 3 cups)
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ¾ cups whole milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon smoked chile flakes, such as Cobanero or chipotle, or Urfa biber, finely ground in a spice grinder, plus extra unground flakes for sprinkling (optional)
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar for garnish
• Not-Too-Sweet Whipped Cream, for serving (optional)