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Cherry Clafoutis

A delightful French dessert showcasing sweet cherries in a soft, custardy base, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 190

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Fresh sweet cherries (pitted, or use canned cherries, drained—about 1 can)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons for topping)
  • 1 cup whole milk (or half and half)
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoons almond extract Optional; can be omitted
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting on top)

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch baking dish or pie plate.
  • Arrange the cherries evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  • In a blender, combine the eggs, sugar (set aside 2 tablespoons), milk, flour, extracts, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the batter over the cherries and sprinkle the reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar on top.

Baking

  • Bake for about 35-45 minutes, or until the custard is set.
  • Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Clafoutis tastes great warm, at room temperature, or even cold. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can reheat individual slices in the microwave for a few seconds.
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