How to make Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry clafoutis is a classic French dessert with fresh cherries baked in a custard-like batter. It is a simple yet elegant dessert showcasing cherries’ natural sweetness and juiciness.
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This dessert combines a tender, custardy batter with sweet, juicy cherries, giving you a taste of two treats in every bite. As it bakes, the cherries release their juices, infusing the clafoutis with extra richness and moistness.
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What is Clafoutis?
Clafoutis is a classic French dessert featuring fresh fruits (usually cherries) baked in a custard-like batter. It’s known for its creamy texture and the delightful contrast between the soft fruits and the lightly firm custard base. This dessert is simple yet elegant, often enjoyed warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, perfect for any occasion.
Here’s what you’ll need to prepare cherry clafoutis
- Cherries: Use fresh, ripe cherries for optimal deliciousness.
- Flour: All-purpose flour works well.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar is commonly used.
- Milk: Whole milk provides a richer texture.
- Butter: Unsalted butter, melted.
- Eggs: Fresh eggs at room temperature.
- Vanilla Extract: Use pure vanilla extract.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Optional Cherry Syrup: As a topping.
Step-by-step instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
Arrange pitted cherries in a single layer to cover the bottom of the dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.
In the same bowl, add milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice, whisking continuously until smooth and lump-free.
Pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly covered.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set and golden brown on top. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the centre – if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
Once baked, let the clafoutis cool for a few minutes.
Optional: Drizzle cherry syrup over the clafoutis for extra flavour.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe variations to explore
Cherry clafoutis is a classic French dessert that traditionally consists of fresh cherries baked in a custard-like batter. While the traditional recipe is delicious on its own, there are several variations you can try to add your twist to this delightful dessert. Here are a few ideas:
Mixed Berry Clafoutis: Instead of using only cherries, you can incorporate a variety of fresh berries such as raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
Almond Cherry Clafoutis: Add a nutty twist to your clafoutis by incorporating almond flour or ground almonds into the batter.
Chocolate Cherry Clafoutis: Chocolate and cherries are a classic combination. You can enhance your clafoutis by adding chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate to the batter. The melted chocolate will create a luscious, gooey texture when baked.
Lemon Cherry Clafoutis: Add a refreshing citrus twist to your clafoutis by incorporating lemon zest into the batter. The tangy lemon flavor will pair beautifully with the sweetness of the cherries.
Coconut Cherry Clafoutis: If you’re a fan of coconut, you can replace a portion of the flour in the batter with desiccated coconut. This will infuse the clafoutis with a tropical flavor and add a slightly chewy texture.
Nutella Cherry Clafoutis: For a decadent twist, swirl in some Nutella into the batter before baking. The combination of cherries and Nutella will create a heavenly flavor combination that’s hard to resist.
Spiced Cherry Clafoutis: Add warmth and depth to your clafoutis by incorporating spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom into the batter. These spices will complement the sweet cherries and give the dessert a cozy, comforting flavor.
Storage
After cooling, store leftover cherry clafoutis in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. To reheat, gently warm in the oven or microwave until heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best enjoyment
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Cherry Clafoutis
Ingredients
- Pitted cherries enough to cover the bottom of the tray
- 140 g of flour
- 90 g of sugar
- 240 ml milk at room temperature
- 40 g of melted butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 spoonful of lemon juice
- Optional: cherry syrup as a topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a baking dish or tray with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the pitted cherries in a single layer to cover the bottom of the tray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
- In the same bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice, whisking continuously, until you have a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish, ensuring that the cherries are evenly covered.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set and golden brown on top. You can test if it’s done by inserting a toothpick into the center of the clafoutis – if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
- Once cooked, remove the clafoutis from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Optional: Drizzle cherry syrup over the clafoutis as a topping for extra flavor and sweetness.
- Serve the clafoutis warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Leftover clafoutis can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
- Enjoy your homemade clafoutis with cherries!
What a beautiful recipe! I’m excited to try baking it this weekend, thank you for sharing.
It looks delicious and looks so easy to make. I will definitely add this to my Thanksgiving menu list.
Exactly what a dessert should be. Just right, not over the top.
What a deliciously easy dessert to make using beautiful fresh ripe cherries. I image this would be delicious warm with a scoop of ice cream, yum!