Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry Clafoutis is one of the most cherished French desserts, essentially a baked pancake with fruit. While you can use a variety of combinations, the cherry version has become our favorite. I've also tried it with strawberries, which was delicious, but cherries complement this batter even better.

It’s quick and easy to prepare; just make sure to have fresh or thawed fruits ready beforehand.

Ingredients

Pitted cherries
600 g
or strawberries, raspberries, currants, or other berries
Egg
4 pieces
   
Sugar
100 g
   
White flour
125 g
   
Milk
250 ml
   
Salt
0.25 tsp
   
Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp
   
Butter
10 g
for greasing the tray and some breadcrumbs; if using a silicone tray, you can skip the butter

Step by step

Step 1

Place the cherries in a tray (28-30 cm) greased with butter and lined with breadcrumbs.

If you have a silicone tray, there's no need to grease it.

Cherry Clafoutis - Step 1
Step 2

Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly with a whisk or blender until you achieve a pancake-like batter.

Cherry Clafoutis - Step 2
Step 3

Pour the batter over the cherries in the tray.

Cherry Clafoutis - Step 3
Step 4

Place the tray into the preheated oven set at 200 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes.

Cherry Clafoutis - Step 4
Step 5

Allow it to brown and rise significantly; ensure you use a high-sided tray, similar to one for a sponge cake.

Cherry Clafoutis - Step 5
Step 6

Although it rises in the oven, it will deflate slightly after 5-10 minutes once removed. This is normal.

Cherry Clafoutis - Step 6
Step 7

Serve warm, lightly dusted with sugar and a potential vanilla or fruit sauce.

Cherry Clafoutis - Step 7
Step 8

You can also bake it in small, individual molds and serve it directly in them.

Here’s a slice for you, capturing the delightful and tasty nature of this dessert.

Bon appétit!

Cherry Clafoutis - Step 8
Quantity: 1 kg (8-10 servings)
Prep time: 30 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 60 min
Publish date:
Collections: Fruit desserts, Desserts

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