🛒 Ingredients
- 🍒 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
- 🥛 1 cup whole milk
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🌾 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 🍬 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🧂 A pinch of salt
- 🍋 Optional: Zest of 1 lemon for added flavor
- 🍬 Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
🍳 Instructions
Prepare the Dish
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish or cast-iron skillet with butter.
- Arrange the Cherries:
- Spread the cherries evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish. If using frozen cherries, ensure they are thawed and drained.
Make the Batter
- Blend the Wet Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Incorporate the Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually sift in the flour, sugar, salt, and optional lemon zest. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour Over Cherries:
- Slowly pour the batter over the cherries, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Bake and Serve
- Bake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the clafoutis is set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool and Dust:
- Allow the clafoutis to cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a touch of sweetness.
💡 Tips and Variations
- 🥥 Coconut Option: Substitute half the milk with coconut milk for a tropical twist.
- 🍑 Fruit Variations: Swap cherries for sliced peaches, plums, or berries for a different flavor profile.
- 🧈 Richer Batter: Use heavy cream in place of milk for a denser texture.
- 🌿 Herbal Notes: Add a touch of fresh thyme or rosemary for a savory-sweet contrast.
🍹 Serving Suggestions
Serve this Cherry Clafoutis warm or at room temperature, paired with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It also pairs beautifully with a glass of dessert wine or hot tea.
What Makes This Recipe Special
Cherry Clafoutis is a simple yet elegant dessert with French origins. Its light, custardy texture and the natural sweetness of cherries make it a delightful treat for any occasion. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a post-dinner indulgence, this clafoutis is easy to prepare yet sophisticated in taste.
