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cherry clafoutis

Cherry Clafoutis

5 from 1 vote
An elegant and easy French dessert featuring fresh sweet cherries baked in a delicate, flan-like vanilla and almond custard. Blending the batter ensures perfectly smooth results every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Softened, for greasing the dish
  • 3 cups fresh sweet cherries Pitted and stems removed
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Plus extra for the pan if desired
  • ½ cup whole milk Room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream Room temperature
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract Optional but recommended
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch baking dish Ceramic or glass works best
  • 1 Blender For mixing the batter
  • 1 cherry pitter Highly recommended for fast prep

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and generously grease a 9-inch baking dish with softened butter.
    greasing baking dish with butter
  2. Arrange the pitted cherries in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Combine eggs, sugar, milk, cream, flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a blender.
    adding clafoutis ingredients to blender
  4. Blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until the batter is completely smooth and frothy.
  5. Pour the blended batter directly over the cherries in the baking dish.
    pouring batter over fresh cherries
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the edges are golden and puffed, and the center is just set.
  7. Cool for 15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve warm or cold with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

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