Description
A delightful and classic French dessert, Clafoutis is a baked custard-like cake traditionally made with cherries. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for showcasing seasonal fruits and is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for greasing)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie or baking dish with butter.
- Prepare Cherries: Arrange the pitted cherries in the dish.
- Mix Batter: In a blender or mixing bowl, combine milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and flour until smooth.
- Pour Batter: Gently pour the batter over the cherries.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden, and a knife comes out clean.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Traditionally made with cherries but can use berries, plums, or apricots.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
