Cherry Clafoutis

4.80 from 20 votes

This recipe for cherry clafoutis is one of the easiest French desserts you can ever make and absolutely amazing. A custard like base and lots of fresh cherries on top, sprinkled with a bit of powdered sugar, it is best served warm either as a dessert or even for breakfast.

Servings servings

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

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Ingredients

20 oz (600 g) fresh sweet cherries , stemmed and pitted
2 tbsp (30 g) butter , melted
4 eggs
1 cup (240 ml) milk
3/4 cup (100g) flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract (or 3 drops of almond essence)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For Dusting

powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease a round 10 inch (26cm) baking dish with butter. Dust with about 2 tbsp of sugar.
Arrange the cherries in a single layer; set aside until you prepare the batter.
Mix eggs with remaining sugar and salt. Stir in flour. Add milk, vanilla extract, almond extract and mix well until well blended. Add melted butter and stir to combine. The result is similar to crepes mixture.
Pour the mixture over the cherries.
Bake for about 40-45 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a rack for few minutes while it deflates. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm or chilled.