Cherry Clafoutis
Ingredients
- approximately 3 cups fresh sweet cherries- stemmed and pitted
- 3eggs
- 2 tbspunsalted butter-melted and cooled
- ½ cgranulated sugar
- ½ cflour
- salt
- 1 cmilk
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tspalmond extract
- unsalted butter to grease the baking dish
- 1 tbspgranulated sugar for sprinkling onto baking dish
- powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F, generously butter bottom and sides of 8 or 9 inch baking dish (mine was 8.5 inch bottom), sprinkle with granulated sugar and tap to spread the sugar evenly onto the bottom and sides.
- 2
Arrange the cherries in circles to cover the bottom of the dish and set aside.
- 3
Mix the eggs, sugar, salt and extracts until well blended. Mix in melted butter (make sure it’s cooled).
- 4
Add flour and mix until completely free of lumps , then add milk and mix until well combined and smooth. The batter should be really thin, just make sure it’s smooth and well blended or it might turns out egg-smelly.
- 5
Immediately pour the mixture over the cherries and bake about 35-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown (mine was done after 42 minutes, but baking time might vary depending on baking dish you use and the sort of cherries you use).Be careful not to overcook or it will taste rubbery!!! The top should be golden and set around the edges but still slightly wobbly at the center.
- 6
Let it set for a few minutes, dust with powdered sugar and serve lukewarm, room temperature or cooled (as you prefer). It cuts easier when cooled to room temperature.
Cherry Clafoutis
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About this Recipe
Looking for an elegant dessert that's surprisingly simple to master? This classic Cherry Clafoutis recipe brings a taste of rustic France right to your kitchen, perfect for impressing guests without complicated techniques or a hefty price tag. You'll love how easily this dessert comes together.
What makes this French dessert so special is its delightful balance of fresh, juicy sweet cherries baked into a light, custardy batter. It's the kind of country-chic elegance that feels gourmet, yet is ridiculously easy to prepare, relying on simple pantry staples for its exquisite flavor and texture.
Imagine a warm, tender dessert, somewhere between a rich custard and a light cake, generously studded with bursts of sweet, fresh cherries. Each bite offers a comforting warmth, enhanced by delicate notes of vanilla and almond that perfectly complement the fruit. Dusted with a delicate veil of powdered sugar, it's a visually stunning and utterly delicious treat that feels both fancy and approachable. Despite its impressive appearance, this homemade clafoutis recipe is designed for the home cook, making it a fantastic option for a special occasion or a delightful everyday treat. With just 148 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence.
While traditionally made with fresh sweet cherries, you could explore other stone fruits like pitted plums or peaches when they are in season for a delightful twist. For a less sweet version, you could slightly reduce the amount of granulated sugar in the batter to taste, though the recipe as written is beautifully balanced.
Serve this rustic French dessert lukewarm, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully and the custardy texture to shine. A simple dusting of powdered sugar adds the perfect finishing touch, making it an ideal elegant dessert for gatherings or a comforting treat for family.