Easy Fresh Cherry Clafoutis Recipe Perfect for a Quick Homemade Dessert
A simple and quick French dessert featuring fresh cherries baked in a light custard batter, dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for a seasonal treat that feels like a gentle hug after a long day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 to 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted (about 300g or 10.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g or 2.1 oz)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65g or 2.3 oz)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk (240ml or 8 fl oz)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease the baking dish with melted unsalted butter, coating the bottom and sides thoroughly.
- Rinse cherries gently under cold water, pat dry, then pit them carefully. Spread evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
- Sift in the flour and sprinkle the pinch of salt, then whisk until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Slowly pour in the milk and vanilla extract while whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and thin, like crepe batter.
- Pour the batter evenly over the cherries in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until puffed and golden around the edges, with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool briefly for about 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar using a fine sieve or sifter.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and milk for smoother batter and even baking. Don’t overmix the batter to keep it tender. Dry cherries well before adding to avoid watery batter. If clafoutis browns too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Be generous with butter to prevent sticking. Can substitute fruit and flour for gluten-free or dairy-free versions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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