Cherry Clafoutis
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
639 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, French
Cherry Clafoutis
Description
The batter is made by whisking eggs with white and brown sugar, melted butter, flour, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and almond milk to form a smooth, shiny mixture. Pitted sweet cherries and blackberries are placed in a buttered baking dish before pouring the batter over. Baking at 400°F gives a lightly browned surface and tender interior characteristic of clafoutis. The dessert rests to set before dusting with powdered sugar and serving alongside whipped cream made from heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean paste.
The flavors are sweet and mildly nutty from the almond extract, complemented by the fresh fruit’s tartness and earthiness. The texture is soft and slightly custardy with a gentle bite from the baked batter. Whipped cream adds light sweetness and creaminess.
This dessert is flexible: cherries can be substituted with other fruits like peaches or berries depending on availability. Using a cherry pitter speeds preparation and avoids long pitting time. Monitoring baking temperature ensures the clafoutis stays tender and avoids becoming rubbery from overcooking.
Ingredients
- 3 egg large
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted and cooled (plus extra for greasing the pan, unsalted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups sweet cherries pitted
- 1 cup blackberry
- powdered sugar for dusting
For the whipped cream
- 2 cups heavy cream chilled
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars and eggs until pale yellow. Slowly add the melted cooled butter until evenly combined. Add the flour and salt and whisk until the batter is a smooth.
- Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until smooth and shiny. Add both extracts and stir to combine.
- Butter a 9 inch baking dish or skillet.
- Place the cherries and blackberries in a buttered baking dish or skillet. Pour the batter over the fruit.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let sit at least 15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve and dollop with whipped cream
For the Cream
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla bean until medium stiff peaks form and then set aside.
Notes
- Cherries can be swapped with peaches, blackberries, or other fruits if not in season.
- Use a cherry pitter to save time on pitting cherries.
- Consider using an oven thermometer to maintain correct baking temperature and avoid overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 639 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 639kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 306mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 1709IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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