Ingredients

• For the pastry crust:
• 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (plus more for flouring your work surface)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
• 5 tablespoons (approximately) ice water
• For the filling:
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, split
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups pitted cherries, thawed if frozen
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon (approximately) milk
• Vanilla ice cream to serve (optional)

Serves 8