225g/8oz cherries, stoned
40²µ/1½´Ç³ú plain flour
75²µ/2¾´Ç³ú caster sugar, plus extra for dusting
25g/1oz icing or caster sugar
seeds from 1 vanilla pod
butter, for greasing
100ml/3½fl oz double cream or crème fraîche
150ml/5fl oz double cream
2 free-range eggs
100ml/3½fl oz milk