Cherry Clafoutis

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: Approximately 240 calories per serving

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 pinch salt
Powdered sugar, for garnish
Butter for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Dish

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking dish or pie dish with butter to prevent sticking and help create a golden crust around the edges.

Step 2: Prepare the Cherries

Wash and dry the cherries thoroughly. Remove the pits using a cherry pitter or small knife. Spread the cherries evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Intensity Level: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes

Step 3: Make the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until smooth and slightly frothy. Add the milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, melted butter, and salt. Gradually whisk in the flour until the batter becomes smooth with no lumps remaining.

You may also blend all the batter ingredients in a blender for about 30 seconds for an extra silky consistency.

Intensity Level: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes

Step 4: Assemble the Clafoutis

Pour the prepared batter gently over the cherries in the baking dish. Ensure the cherries are evenly distributed throughout the batter for consistent flavor in every bite.

Step 5: Bake

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the clafoutis is puffed, lightly golden, and set in the center. A knife inserted into the middle should come out mostly clean.

Intensity Level: Moderate
Time Required: 40 minutes

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Remove the Cherry Clafoutis from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. The dessert will slightly deflate as it cools, which is completely normal.

Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Intensity Level: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes

Tips for the Best Cherry Clafoutis

Use Fresh Seasonal Cherries

Fresh cherries provide the best flavor and texture. Sweet dark cherries such as Bing cherries are especially delicious in this recipe.

Do Not Overmix

Overmixing the batter can create too much gluten, making the clafoutis less tender. Mix just until smooth.

Serve Warm

Cherry Clafoutis tastes best slightly warm when the custard is soft and creamy.

Experiment with Fruit

Although cherries are traditional, you can also make clafoutis with plums, peaches, blueberries, or raspberries.

Add Texture

For added crunch, sprinkle sliced almonds over the batter before baking.

Serving Suggestions

Cherry Clafoutis is delicious on its own, but it can also be elevated with simple accompaniments:

Fresh whipped cream
Vanilla ice cream
Crème fraîche
Toasted almonds
Fresh mint leaves
A drizzle of cherry sauce

This dessert pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or dessert wine.

Storage Instructions

Store leftover Cherry Clafoutis covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or enjoy chilled. The texture becomes slightly denser after refrigeration but remains delicious.

Freezing is not recommended because the custard texture may become watery when thawed.