Description
Cherry Clafoutis with Vanilla is a classic French-inspired dessert made with juicy fresh cherries baked in a rich, silky vanilla custard batter. This easy and elegant recipe creates a golden top with a soft, tender center bursting with sweet cherry flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, brunch, or a cozy family dessert, this homemade cherry clafoutis delivers comforting flavors with simple ingredients and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh cherries, pitted
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (or seeds of 1 vanilla bean)
- 120 ml whole milk
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 100 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 pinch salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and generously butter a 24 cm round baking dish.
- Spread the pitted cherries evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and slightly frothy.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing gently.
- Pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking until combined.
- Sift in the flour and whisk until the batter becomes smooth and lump-free.
- Stir in the melted butter and mix well.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to improve texture.
- Carefully pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top turns golden and the center is just set with a slight jiggle.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet cherries for the best flavor. You can substitute raspberries, blackberries, or sliced apricots if desired. For a deeper vanilla flavor, use a whole vanilla bean. Serve slightly warm for the best custardy texture. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg