Description
Traditional French Cherry Clafoutis is a rustic and elegant French dessert made with fresh cherries baked in a soft vanilla custard batter. It is warm, comforting, and perfect for family gatherings or cozy afternoons. This recipe brings simple ingredients together to create a timeless homemade dessert full of charm and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease baking dish with butter.
- Spread cherries evenly in the dish.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until light.
- Add milk, cream, and vanilla.
- Fold in flour and salt until smooth.
- Pour batter over cherries.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Let the batter rest for 10–15 minutes for a smoother texture. You can use frozen cherries if fresh are not available. Serve warm for best flavor or cold as a custard cake. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg