Description
Cherry Clafoutis is a classic French dessert featuring fresh cherries baked in a custard-like batter, delivering a rustic, elegant, and comforting treat perfect for any time of year.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the dish)
- 1¼ cups milk (2% or whole)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Kirsch (optional, a cherry liqueur)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups cherries, either pitted or unpitted
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and generously butter an 8 to 9-inch round pie dish or oven-safe skillet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and Kirsch until well combined.
- Add the flour and salt, whisking until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Arrange the cherries in the bottom of the buttered dish, then pour the batter gently over them.
- Bake the clafoutis for about 1 hour, until the edges are puffed and golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack. It will naturally deflate as it settles.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
- Use unpitted cherries for traditional flavor or pitted for easier eating.
- Frozen cherries can be used if thawed and well-drained.
- Try substituting cherries with other fruits like apricots or berries for a variation.
- Milk can be replaced with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
