Cherry Clafouti
A simple and elegant French dessert made with fresh cherries and a custardy batter, perfect for sweet indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your cherries by pitting them and cutting them in half if desired.
- Blend the eggs and sugar together until smooth and creamy, then whisk in the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour and salt while whisking until combined.
- Pour half of the batter into a greased 9-inch pie dish, scatter the cherries on top, then pour the remaining batter over the cherries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, optionally pairing with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a vegan option, use flax eggs in place of regular eggs. Customize your clafouti with other fruits or spices as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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