"A clafoutis is a classic and traditional French dessert with sweet and juicy cherries baked in a rich custard-like batter."
Cherry Clafoutis – Classic French Clafoutis Aux Cerises
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Recipe Description
This dessert is as simple as it can be to prepare. A delicious batter is poured over ripe cherries and baked to perfection. When taken out of the oven, it has an impressive presentation
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 40mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pound cherries
Method
Step 1
Butter a 10-inch round baking dish and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 2
Melt remaining butter and set aside.
Step 3
Wash the cherries and set aside.
Step 4
Whisk the sugar and eggs in a mixing bowl. Add the flour and just enough milk so the mixture gently works to a smooth texture. Gently stir in the rest of the milk, the salt, the vanilla extract, and melted butter.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 350F. Spread the cherries on the bottom on the baking dish and pour over the batter. Put the dish with the clafoutis on a sheet pan in case of overflow, and bake for 40 minutes,
Step 6
Let it cool slightly before serving.