Delicious French Cherry Clafoutis: A Summer Delight!

Indulge in this French Cherry Clafoutis, a delightful summer dessert that beautifully showcases ripe cherries in a custard-like batter.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: French

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Batter Ingredients

2 cups Cherries Substitute with apricots or berries for variation.
1 cup Milk Use 2% or whole, or a plant-based alternative for dairy-free.
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar.
3 large Eggs No substitutions recommended.
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use a gluten-free blend.
1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be an alternative for a nutty flavor.
1/4 tsp Kosher Salt Regular salt will work as well.
2 tbsp Butter For greasing the baking dish.

Equipment

baking dish
Mixing Bowl
whisk

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure an even bake.
Grease an 8-9 inch pie dish or individual ramekins with butter.
Whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add flour and salt, whisking continuously until thick yet pourable.
Wash and prepare cherries, scattering them in the greased dish.
Pour batter over the cherries, ensuring they are submerged.
Bake for approximately 40 minutes for ramekins or about 1 hour for a larger dish.
Let cool slightly before serving, dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe can be easily adjusted by using different fruits and allows for make-ahead preparation to save time.

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