Cherry Clafoutis
A luscious, custardy French dessert filled with juicy cherries and baked to golden perfection – Cherry Clafoutis is the sweet treat you didn’t know you needed. It’s simple, rustic, and tastes like summer in every bite.
Servings 6
Calories 180kcal
Cost $6–$8
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups fresh sweet cherries pitted
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter for greasing the dish
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter a 9-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Prepare the cherries by washing and pitting them. Spread them evenly across the bottom of the greased dish.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until slightly frothy. Add in the flour, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter gently over the cherries in the dish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden and the custard is set (a toothpick should come out clean from the center).
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled based on your preference.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries for best flavor, but frozen (thawed and drained) cherries can work in a pinch.
- Pit your cherries carefully — use a cherry pitter or slice and remove the pits manually.
- Don’t overbake — the clafoutis should be lightly golden and just set in the center.
- Add a twist by using a mix of cherries and berries or a dash of almond extract for extra flavor.