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Clafoutis

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

For the clafoutis:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for greasing
  • 2 cups fresh sweet cherries rinsed and stemmed (pitted if desired)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract optional

To finish:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch round ceramic or glass baking dish generously.
  • 2️⃣ Scatter the cherries evenly over the bottom of the dish. (Leave the pits in if you want authentic French flair — but warn your guests!)
  • 3️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly foamy. Add flour and salt; whisk until smooth.
  • 4️⃣ Gradually whisk in milk, cream, vanilla, and almond extract, making a thin, silky batter.
  • 5️⃣ Pour the batter over the cherries in the dish. They’ll float a bit — that’s okay.
  • 6️⃣ Bake for 40–45 minutes, until puffed, golden, and set in the center (a little jiggle is fine).
  • 7️⃣ Let cool for 10 minutes, then dust generously with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can swap cherries for blueberries, raspberries, or sliced apricots.
  • Gluten-free? Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • Don’t overbake — you want it custardy, not dry.