How to Make Clafoutis aux Cerises (Classic Clafouti) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Clafoutis aux Cerises, or classic clafouti, is a traditional French dessert that originated in the Limousin region. This simple yet elegant dessert features fresh, sweet cherries suspended in a fluffy, custard-like batter. The result is a stunning and delicious dish that is sure to impress any guest.

What makes clafoutis so special is its ability to showcase the natural flavors of the cherries while creating a creamy and satisfying texture. The contrast between the tartness of the che...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ vanilla bean, split (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 4 cups cherries (with pits)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch dessert

  • Combine milk and vanilla bean in a pot and steep for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish with butter. Spread out cherries in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time; beat with an electric mixer after each addition until smooth and creamy.
  • Remove vanilla bean from milk and discard. Add milk to egg mixture. Pour in heavy cream; mix until smooth. Pour mixture evenly over cherries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top of clafoutis is golden, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar on top. Let cool slightly before serving so that the clafoutis is set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 64mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 266mg