Enjoy cherry season with our recipe for clafoutis with cherries. This traditional French dessert is soft, creamy and easy to prepare. It offers a wonderful combination of juicy cherries and a delicately vanilla paste.
Ingredients for your cherry clafoutis:
- 500g fresh cherries
- 4 eggs
- 150g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 125g flour
- 300 ml of milk
- A pinch of salt
- Icing sugar for decoration
Step-by-step instructions for the perfect Cherry Clafoutis:
- Preparation of the cherries: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Wash, hull and pit the cherries. Arrange them in a buttered gratin dish.
- Preparation of the clafoutis dough: In a bowl, beat the eggs with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until frothy. Add the flour and salt, then gradually pour in the milk while continuing to whisk to obtain a smooth dough.
- Cooking the clafoutis: Pour the batter over the cherries and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the clafoutis is golden and firm to the touch.
- Service : Let the cherry clafoutis cool slightly, then sprinkle with icing sugar before serving.
Enjoy this cherry clafoutis, a classic summer dessert that celebrates the sweet, slightly tart flavor of cherries.
