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Cherry Clafoutis

Cultural Context

Originating from the Limousin region of France, Cherry Clafoutis is a traditional dessert made by baking fresh cherries in a custard-like batter. This rustic dish is often enjoyed in the summer when cherries are in season, embodying the essence of French country cooking. Today, variations abound, with many using different fruits or adding flavorings, making it a beloved treat worldwide.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
600g fresh sweet cherries
2 tbsp (30g) sugar (for dusting)
4 eggs
100g sugar
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
100g flour
1/2 tsp (3g) vanilla extract
1/2 tsp (3g) almond extract
240ml milk
2 tbsp (30g) butter, melted

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.

1

Grease a 26 cm baking dish with butter and dust with 2 tbsp (30g) of sugar.

2

Wash and pit 600g of fresh sweet cherries, then spread them evenly in the baking dish.

3

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and 100g of sugar until well combined.

4

Add 240ml of milk, 100g of flour, 1/2 tsp (3g) vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp (3g) almond extract, and 1/4 tsp (1g) salt to the egg mixture; whisk until smooth.

5

Pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish.

6

Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for about 40-45 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

7

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

26 cm baking dishmixing bowlwhiskoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluteneggs

Also Known As

Clafoutis aux Cerises
Local Name: Clafoutis aux cerises

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