Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C/fan oven 180°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.

Step 2

Place the flour, egg, milk, vanilla and sugar in a bowl and beat together with a wire whisk to make a smooth batter.

Step 3

Spray 2 individual shallow ovenproof baking dishes (or 1 larger one) with low fat cooking spray. Heat in the oven for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Share the cherries between the dishes, then pour in the batter. Quickly return the dishes to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until risen and golden.

Step 5

Serve at once, sprinkling each pudding with the icing sugar.