Traditional Cherry Clafoutis

Ingredients

Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C using conventional heat.

2. 2

   Prepare the dish

   Generously butter a gratin dish or a baking dish.

3. 3

   Arrange the cherries

   Spread the cherries in an even layer across the bottom of the dish.

4. 4

   Prepare the batter

   Whisk the eggs with the granulated sugar, vanilla sugar and salt. Gradually add the flour, then incorporate the milk and cream until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour the batter

   Carefully pour the mixture over the cherries, making sure they remain evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Bake

   Bake until the clafoutis is puffed, set in the center and lightly golden.

7. 7

   Let it cool slightly

   Remove the clafoutis from the oven and let it cool slightly before dusting it with icing sugar.

Tips & tricks

• Use ripe and firm cherries for a better balance between sweetness and acidity.
• Keeping the pits adds more flavor, but removing them makes the dessert easier to eat.
• Let the batter rest before baking for a more even texture.
• Serve the clafoutis warm or at room temperature, lightly dusted with icing sugar.

Variations

• Replace the cherries with apricots, plums or pears.
• Add kirsch to enhance the cherry flavor.
• Replace part of the milk with cream for a richer texture.
• Add some sliced almonds on top before baking.

Storage

Store the cooled clafoutis in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Take it out before serving or reheat it gently in the oven. Freezing is not recommended, as it affects its texture.

Nutrition facts(per serving)

What to serve with this recipe?

• Whipped cream
• Vanilla ice cream
• Red berry coulis
• Black tea
• Coffee

Frequently asked questions