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Easy Creamy Fresh Cherry Clafoutis

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A simple and delicious summer dessert featuring a creamy custard baked with fresh cherries. This clafoutis is quick to prepare and perfect for warm evenings or casual brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted and cooled
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) ovenproof baking dish with butter, coating the sides well.
  2. Pit about 2 cups (300g) of fresh cherries. Optionally toss them lightly with a teaspoon of sugar and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar until pale and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes by hand.
  4. Whisk in 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, 2 tablespoons (30g) melted butter (cooled), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Sift 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt over the wet mixture. Gently whisk until smooth and lump-free. The batter should be fairly thin, like heavy cream.
  6. Let the batter rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes to hydrate the flour and improve texture.
  7. Spread the cherries evenly in the greased baking dish. Pour the batter over the cherries, covering them but keeping them visible.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the clafoutis puffs slightly and turns golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean with a slight custardy coating.
  9. Let cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Resting the batter before baking improves texture by hydrating the flour. Grease the baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and help browning. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. The clafoutis will be slightly jiggly when hot but firms up as it cools. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Keywords: cherry clafoutis, summer dessert, creamy custard, easy cherry dessert, baked cherry custard

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