CHERRY CLAFOUTIS RECIPE! Quick! Easy!

cherries

🥗Healthier: berries

💰Cheaper: frozen cherries

Berries provide similar flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Melt 6 tablespoons of butter.

Grease a baking dish liberally with a knob of butter.

Rinse the fresh cherries under cool water and pat them dry.

Pit the cherries and cut them in half.

In a mixing bowl, add 3 eggs at room temperature, 1 cup of unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1/4 cup of 35% cream.

Blend the mixture using an immersion blender or hand mixer until combined.

Add the 6 tablespoons of melted butter to the mixture and blend again to combine thoroughly.

Add the halved cherries to the greased dish, cut side down, about 2 cups worth.

Pour the custard mixture over the cherries.

Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar on top.

Place the dish onto a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 45 minutes.

Check if the custard is set by poking a knife into the center; it should come away clean.

Let the clafoutis cool for about 30 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.

Cut into wedges, serving 8 to 12 portions, and transfer to dessert plates.

Cooking Techniques

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