Description
A classic French dessert, Clafoutis is a delightful baked custard filled with fresh fruit like cherries. This recipe yields a light and sweet treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Eggs:
- 3 large eggs
Sugar:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Milk:
- 1 cup whole milk
Flour:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Almond Extract (optional):
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Fruit:
- 2 cups fresh pitted cherries (or other fruit like blueberries or raspberries)
Butter (for greasing):
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Powdered Sugar (for dusting, optional):
- As needed
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9-inch round baking dish or pie pan.
- Mix Ingredients: Whisk eggs and sugar, then add milk, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Layer Batter and Fruit: Pour a thin layer of batter in the dish, bake briefly, then add cherries and remaining batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, pitted cherries for best results.
- Substitute with other fruits like berries or stone fruits.
- Almond extract is optional but enhances cherry flavor.
- Clafoutis has a custard-like texture and is best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
