Cherry Clafoutis
This classic French dessert features fresh cherries baked into a rich, custardy batter. It's simple to prepare and makes for an elegant finish to any meal. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 10 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 252 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 400 gcherry, fresh, pitted
- 15 gunsalted butter, melted
batter
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 60 gall-purpose flour
- 2 pcsegg, large
- 240 mlmilk, whole
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 0.25 tspsalt
garnish
- 1 tbsppowdered sugar(optional)
Equipment
large bowl · whisk · oven · pie dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Lightly grease a 23cm (9-inch) pie dish or gratin dish with some of the melted butter.
About 1 min
- 3
Arrange the pitted cherries evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If using frozen cherries, thaw them first and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour until well combined.
About 1 min
- 5
Add the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt to the flour mixture.
About 1 min
- 6
Whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing; just combine until smooth.
- 7
Carefully pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish.
About 1 min
- 8
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the clafoutis is puffed, golden brown, and set in the center.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: A knife inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: The clafoutis will deflate slightly as it cools, which is normal.
- 10
Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving warm.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 251.5kcal
- Protein
- 5.7g
- Carbs
- 32g
- Fat
- 11.9g
- Fibre
- 1.7g
- Sugar
- 22.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover clafoutis in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a microwave for a minute or in an oven at 150°C (300°F) until warmed through.
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