French Clafouti
Indulge in the rustic charm of a classic French Clafouti, a dessert that beautifully balances simplicity and elegance. This delightful treat features juicy, fresh cherries nestled beneath a golden, custard-like batter, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and creamy textures. Made with pantry staples like eggs, milk, and flour, the batter comes together quickly, making this dessert as easy to prepare as it is impressive. Baked to a golden puff and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar, this clafouti is perfect as a centerpiece for brunch, a casual dessert, or a special occasion dish. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a true taste of the French countryside. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping dessert or a comforting homemade treat, this French Clafouti recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 grams unsalted butter
- 500 grams fresh cherries (pitted)
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 240 milliliters whole milk
- 60 milliliters heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 grams powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round baking dish or pie pan with the unsalted butter.
Spread the pitted cherries evenly across the base of the prepared baking dish and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until they are fully beaten and slightly frothy.
Gradually add the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the eggs, whisking until smooth.
Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking continually to avoid lumps, until a smooth batter forms.
Pour the batter over the cherries in the prepared baking dish, ensuring the cherries are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the clafouti is puffed, golden brown, and set in the center. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
Remove the clafouti from the oven and let it cool slightly. The puffed custard will deflate as it cools, which is normal.
Dust the clafouti with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.8 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.5 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 867 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 538 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 186.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.0 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1877 mg | 40% | |
*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.
