Description
Indulge in the classic French dessert with this easy-to-follow clafoutis recipe. A baked custard studded with juicy cherries, this dish is perfect for a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 3 large eggs
Sugar:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Milk:
- 1 cup whole milk
Flour:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Salt:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cherries:
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
Butter:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
Powdered Sugar:
- for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish or pie dish with the butter.
- Prepare the cherries: Spread the pitted cherries evenly over the bottom of the dish.
- Mix the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and frothy. Add the milk, flour, vanilla extract, and salt, and whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Bake the clafoutis: Pour the batter over the cherries in the dish. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the clafoutis is puffed and golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finish and serve: Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a more traditional touch, use unpitted cherries, which impart a subtle almond flavor.
- You can also substitute other fruits such as berries, apricots, or plums.
- Serve with whipped cream or crème fraîche if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
