Cherry Clafoutis

40m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. 2Grease a round 10 inch (26cm) baking dish with butter.
  3. 3Dust the greased baking dish with about 2 tbsp of sugar.
  4. 4Arrange the cherries in a single layer in the baking dish; set aside until you prepare the batter.
  5. 5Mix eggs with remaining sugar and salt.
  6. 6Stir in flour.
  7. 7Add milk, vanilla extract, almond extract and mix well until well blended.
  8. 8Add melted butter and stir to combine.
  9. 9Pour the mixture over the cherries.
  10. 10Bake for about 40-45 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  11. 11Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Ingredients

  • 600 g fresh sweet cherries
  • 30 g sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 g salt
  • 100 g flour
  • 3 g vanilla extract
  • 3 g almond extract
  • 240 ml milk
  • 30 g butter, melted
  • powdered sugar

Equipment

baking dish

Tips

  • Serve warm or chilled.
  • Coating the bottom of the pan with sugar.
  • Almond extract gives the cherry flavor a big boost.
  • If using blueberries or blackberries, vanilla extract is preferred.