Description
Mini Cherry Clafoutis is a delicate French-inspired dessert made with juicy fresh cherries baked in a light, creamy custard batter. These individual clafoutis are simple, elegant, and perfect for summer gatherings, brunch, or a cozy family treat. Soft in the center and lightly golden on top, they deliver sweet cherry flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 pinch salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Generously butter 6 small ramekins.
- Divide the pitted cherries evenly among the ramekins.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until slightly pale.
- Add vanilla extract, milk, and heavy cream, then whisk until smooth.
- Sift in flour and add salt. Whisk gently until fully combined.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- Pour the batter over the cherries, filling each ramekin about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden on top.
- Remove from oven and cool slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet cherries for the best flavor. You can substitute frozen cherries (thawed and drained) if fresh are unavailable. For extra depth, add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the oven at 300°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg