Easy Creamy Fresh Cherry Clafoutis
A quick and easy summer dessert featuring a creamy custard base with fresh cherries, perfect for any skill level and a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted (about 300 grams)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 grams)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 grams)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish thoroughly.
- Rinse and pit about 2 cups (300 grams) of fresh cherries.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Crack 3 large eggs (room temperature) into the dry mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Slowly pour in 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk and 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (if using).
- Spread the pitted cherries evenly across the bottom of the buttered dish. Pour the batter gently over the cherries.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden around the edges, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the clafoutis cool for about 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar (optional). Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for smooth batter. Grease the pan well with butter to prevent sticking and develop a golden crust. Pour milk and cream slowly while whisking to avoid lumps. Fresh cherries are preferred over frozen to avoid excess moisture. If clafoutis is too runny after baking, bake a few more minutes. Avoid overbaking to keep custard creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of the
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 1822
- Sodium: 50100
- Fat: 710
- Saturated Fat: 46
- Carbohydrates: 2530
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 68
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