Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry Clafoutis

A classic French baked custard with tender cherries, lightly browned edges, and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 180°C. Grease the baking dish thoroughly with the softened butter.

    Ingredients used: 14.0 gr Unsalted Butter

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  2. Step 2

    Spread the cherries in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

    Ingredients used: 450.0 gr Cherry

    Cookware: baking dish

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the eggs and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and slightly pale.

    Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Egg, 100.0 gr Granulated Sugar

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Whisk in the flour and salt until no dry pockets remain.

    Ingredients used: 1.5 gr Fine Salt, 60.0 gr Wheat Flour

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Gradually whisk in the milk and vanilla extract to make a smooth, thin batter.

    Ingredients used: 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract, 300.0 ml Whole Milk

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  6. Step 6

    Pour the batter evenly over the cherries. Bake at 180°C until puffed, golden at the edges, and set in the center, 35–40 minutes.

    Timer: 38 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the baking dish to a cooling rack and let the clafoutis rest for 15 minutes.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, cooling rack

  8. Step 8

    Dust the warm clafoutis with powdered sugar, then cut into six portions and serve.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Powdered Sugar

    Cookware: baking dish, fine mesh sieve

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Do not taste the raw batter. Confirm that the center is set before serving. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw egg batter
  • possible cherry pits
  • hot baking dish