Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Cherry Clafoutis, a classic French dessert featuring juicy cherries baked in a sweet custard-like batter. This simple recipe is perfect for showcasing seasonal fruit and impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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For the Clafoutis:
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For Serving:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish with butter.
- Prepare Cherries: Spread the pitted cherries evenly in the prepared dish.
- Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until smooth. Add flour and salt, whisk until combined. Gradually whisk in milk and vanilla extract until batter is smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter over the cherries. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the clafoutis is puffed, golden, and set in the center.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries (if frozen, thaw and drain).
- Substitute milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of dish)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
