Description
This traditional French cherry clafoutis is a rustic, custard-like dessert that’s both simple to prepare and bursting with flavour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs or 5 small
- 90 g granulated sugar
- 30 g light brown sugar for a caramelised top
- 2 sachets of vanilla sugar or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g almond flour for added richness
- 200 ml whole milk
- 200 ml heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- Butter and flour for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the cherries: Wash and dry them. Pit the cherries if desired, though traditional recipes often leave them unpitted for enhanced flavour.
- Grease the baking dish: Butter a round or oval baking dish (approx. 24–28cm in diameter) and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly frothy.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and almond flour, mixing until smooth.
- Slowly incorporate the milk and heavy cream, stirring until the batter is homogeneous.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the flavours.
- Evenly distribute the cherries in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the batter over the cherries, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the clafoutis to cool slightly before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: French cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230 kcal