Description
A simple, rustic baked dessert with fresh cherries in a sweet, custardy batter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted (or about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Cherries: Wash and pit the cherries.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Generously butter a 9-inch baking dish (pie plate or cast iron skillet) and dust with granulated sugar. Tap out excess.
- Arrange Cherries: Spread cherries evenly in the baking dish.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and salt.
- Whisk in Eggs: Add eggs to dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
- Gradually Add Milk: Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously until smooth.
- Stir in Vanilla and Butter: Add vanilla extract and melted butter; stir until just combined.
- Pour Batter: Gently pour batter over cherries in the baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until puffed up, golden brown, and set in the center. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean, or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool: Let cool slightly on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar (optional) and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
- Don’t overbake to avoid a dry clafoutis.
- Cool slightly before serving for easier slicing.
- Experiment with flavors: add almond extract, chopped almonds, or use other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or peaches.
- Baking in a cast iron skillet gives the clafoutis a beautiful crust and helps it cook evenly.
- Pitting the cherries makes for a much more pleasant eating experience and eliminates the risk of accidentally biting down on a pit.
- Adjust sweetness to your liking. If you prefer a less sweet clafoutis, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes