Description

A rustic yet elegant French dessert, this cherry clafoutis is a creamy, lightly sweet custard baked with juicy cherries and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar. Easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for richer texture)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
2½ cups fresh cherries (pitted (or frozen and thawed))
Butter (for greasing the dish)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously butter a 9-inch round baking dish.
Spread the pitted cherries evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
In a blender (or bowl), combine eggs, milk, granulated sugar, flour, salt, vanilla, and almond extract. Blend or whisk until smooth.
Pour the batter gently over the cherries.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until puffed and golden brown on the edges and just set in the center.
Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

Use fresh sweet cherries when in season; frozen cherries work too but should be thawed and well-drained.

For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of kirsch or cherry liqueur to the batter.

To make it dairy-free, substitute almond milk or oat milk and skip the cream.

Tastes amazing with whipped cream, crème fraîche, or vanilla ice cream on the side.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.