Cherry Clafouti
Dive into the French countryside with this classic Cherry Clafouti recipe, a rustic and effortlessly elegant dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh cherries. Perfectly golden and custard-like, this dessert is made by layering juicy pitted cherries in a buttered baking dish before covering them in a silky batter composed of eggs, milk, flour, and a touch of vanilla. Baked to perfection in just 40 minutes, the clafouti emerges puffed and lightly caramelized, its delicate texture complemented by a light dusting of powdered sugar. Simple yet sophisticated, Cherry Clafouti is an ideal choice for brunch, a cozy family treat, or a show-stopping finish to a dinner party. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a slice of French-inspired bliss. Keywords: Cherry Clafouti recipe, French dessert, fresh cherries, custard dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh cherries, pitted
- 70 grams All-purpose flour
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 3 large Eggs
- 240 ml Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 30 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 10 grams Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter a 9-inch (23 cm) round baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
Wash and pit the cherries, then evenly distribute them across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and lump-free.
Gradually add in the milk, whisking constantly, until the batter is smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and melted butter.
Pour the batter evenly over the cherries in the baking dish.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the clafouti is puffed and golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the clafouti cool for about 10 minutes; it will deflate slightly as it cools.
Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 653 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 450 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.5 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1779 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
