Classic French Cherry Clafoutis
Classic French Cherry Clafoutis is a delightful dessert featuring a custard-like batter baked with fresh cherries, creating a sweet and satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 1/4 cup (312.5ml) milk (2% or whole)
- 2/3 cup (132g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp (15ml) vanilla extract
- optional: 1 tbsp (15ml) kirsh
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 (62.5g) cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups cherries, pitted or unpitted
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, kirsh (if using), and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, whisking until smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the cherries evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the cherries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the clafoutis is puffed and golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk.
- Clafoutis can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Feel free to substitute cherries with other fruits like plums or berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg