Recipe: French Cherry Clafouti π
Overview:
French Cherry Clafouti is a delightful custard dessert, brimming with the sweetness of fresh cherries and the creamy richness of a custard base. Whether served warm or cold, dusted with a sprinkle of icing sugar, this dessert is an elegant yet simple treat perfect for any occasion. If fresh cherries are out of season, feel free to substitute with frozen or canned cherries, ensuring they’re drained and patted dry before use. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, you’ll have this dessert ready to impress in no time!
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories per serving: 280.4
- Rating: β 3
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup sweet cherries, pitted and halved
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). Butter a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan and set it aside. |
| 2 | Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until frothy, which should take about 2 minutes. |
| 3 | Add Milk and Vanilla: Incorporate the milk and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, and beat until smooth and well-combined. |
| 4 | Stir in Flour and Salt: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and salt until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. |
| 5 | Prepare Cherries: Arrange the pitted and halved cherries in the bottom of the prepared pie pan. |
| 6 | Pour Batter Over Cherries: Gently pour the batter over the arranged cherries, ensuring they are evenly coated. |
| 7 | Bake: Place the pie pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven at 375Β°F (190Β°C) for the initial 10 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and continue baking until the top has puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 35 minutes. |
| 8 | Cool and Serve: Allow the clafouti to cool for about 20 minutes before serving. This dessert can be enjoyed warm or cold, and a dusting of icing sugar adds a delightful finishing touch. |
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 280.4
- Fat Content: 5.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 146.7mg
- Sodium Content: 92.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 51.4g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 35.1g
- Protein Content: 7.9g
Keywords:
Fruit, Healthy, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Notes:
- Ensure to pit the cherries and pat them dry if using canned or frozen varieties.
- Serve this French Cherry Clafouti as a delightful dessert option for any occasion, from casual family dinners to elegant gatherings.
- Experiment with different fruits such as berries or peaches for a unique twist on this classic French dessert.
