Easy Creamy Cherry Clafoutis Recipe Perfect for Homemade Dessert
A quick and comforting cherry clafoutis with a creamy vanilla-infused custard texture, perfect for last-minute desserts or cozy weekend treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish generously to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Prepare the cherries: wash and pit if fresh; frozen cherries can be used straight from the freezer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until frothy and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Slowly add milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to the eggs, whisking continuously.
- Gradually whisk the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Pour a thin layer of batter into the buttered baking dish, scatter cherries evenly over it, then pour the remaining batter over the cherries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden around the edges. A toothpick inserted should come out clean but custard inside remains slightly soft.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and dairy for a smoother batter. If edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. Frozen cherries can be used without thawing. Avoid overmixing batter to prevent rubbery texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of the
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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