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French cherry clafoutis

the Best Traditional French Cherry Clafoutis (Easy & Creamy Recipe)

This traditional French cherry clafoutis is a rustic, custard-like dessert that’s both simple to prepare and bursting with flavour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course desserts
Cuisine french cuisine
Servings 8 portions
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs or 5 small
  • 90 g granulated sugar
  • 30 g light brown sugar for a caramelised top
  • 2 sachets of vanilla sugar or 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 60 g almond flour for added richness
  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter and flour for greasing the baking dish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Prepare the cherries: Wash and dry them. Pit the cherries if desired, though traditional recipes often leave them unpitted for enhanced flavour.
  • Grease the baking dish: Butter a round or oval baking dish (approx. 24–28cm in diameter) and lightly dust with flour to prevent sticking.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly frothy.
  • Gradually add the all-purpose flour and almond flour, mixing until smooth.
  • Slowly incorporate the milk and heavy cream, stirring until the batter is homogeneous.
  • Add a pinch of salt to balance the flavours.
  • Evenly distribute the cherries in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the batter over the cherries, ensuring they are well-covered.
  • Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set and the top is golden brown.
  • Allow the clafoutis to cool slightly before serving.
  • Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.