Cherry Clafoutis

Everyone Must Try !

This recipe for cherry clafoutis is one of the easiest French desserts you can ever make, simply perfect for cherry season and is absolutely amazing. A custard like base and lots of cherries on top, sprinkled with a bit of powdered sugar, it is best served warm either as a dessert or even for breakfast.

Ingredients:

Makes about 6-8 servings

20 oz (600 g) fresh sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted

2 tbsp (30 g) butter, melted

4 eggs

1 cup (240 ml) milk

3/4 cup (100g) flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup (100 g) sugar

1/2 tsp almond extract (or 3 drops of almond essence)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For Dusting:

Powdered sugar

 

Grease a round 10 inch (26cm) baking dish with butter. Dust with about 2 tbsp of sugar

Arrange the cherries in a single layer; set aside until you prepare the batter

Mix eggs with remaining sugar and salt

Stir in flour

Add vanilla extract, almond extract

Add milk

Add melted butter and stir to combine. Mix well until well blended. The result is similar to crepes mixture

Pour the mixture over the cherries

Preheat the oven to 350F (180C)

Bake for about 40-45 minutes until puffed and golden brown

Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving

Serve warm or chilled

Bon Appetit !