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Clafoutis (French Cherry Pie)
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Clafoutis (French Cherry Pie)

Clafoutis is a delicious traditional French dessert that is similar to a flan with cherries that originates from the Limousin region.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Cherry
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter , melted
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp butter (to grease the pan)
  • 3 Tbsp sugar (for the garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 F / 175 C.
  2. Remove the cherry stems.
  3. Grease a round 10-inch (25 cm) pan with butter and arrange the cherries.
  4. In a bowl, blanch the sugar and eggs. Then add the flour and salt. Stir in melted butter. Then pour the milk and stir to obtain a light and smooth dough. Pour the mixture over the cherries.
  5. Bake the clafoutis for 40 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with sugar as you take the clafoutis out of the oven.
  7. Serve warm or cold.