Cherry Clafouti

Dive into the French countryside with this classic Cherry Clafouti recipe, a rustic and effortlessly elegant dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of fresh cherries. Perfectly golden and custard-like, this dessert is made by layering juicy pitted cherries in a buttered baking dish before covering them in a silky batter composed of eggs, milk, flour, and a touch of vanilla. Baked to perfection in just 40 minutes, the clafouti emerges puffed and lightly caramelized, its delicate texture complemented by a light dusting of powdered sugar. Simple yet sophisticated, Cherry Clafouti is an ideal choice for brunch, a cozy family treat, or a show-stopping finish to a dinner party. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a slice of French-inspired bliss. Keywords: Cherry Clafouti recipe, French dessert, fresh cherries, custard dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh cherries, pitted
• 70 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 3 large Eggs
• 240 ml Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 30 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 10 grams Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter a 9-inch (23 cm) round baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

Step 2

Wash and pit the cherries, then evenly distribute them across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Step 4

Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and lump-free.

Step 5

Gradually add in the milk, whisking constantly, until the batter is smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and melted butter.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly over the cherries in the baking dish.

Step 7

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the clafouti is puffed and golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the clafouti cool for about 10 minutes; it will deflate slightly as it cools.

Step 9

Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1112.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1584.2

Total Fat 48.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 653.2mg	0%
Sodium 450.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 187.1g
Protein 39.9g	0%

Vitamin D 231.9IU	0%
Calcium 469.9mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1778.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 63.4%