Description
This easy cherry clafoutis recipe creates a classic French dessert with juicy cherries baked in a soft, custardy batter. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, and beautiful flavor make this the perfect homemade treat for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
- Spread cherries evenly in the dish.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
- Add milk, cream, vanilla, melted butter, and salt.
- Whisk in flour until smooth.
- Pour batter over cherries.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until set.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
Use fresh cherries for best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain well. Do not overbake to keep the custardy texture. Store refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg