French Cherry Clafoutis
A delightfully simple yet decadent French dessert filled with juicy cherries, reminiscent of summer days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cherries, pitted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash your cherries under cool water, then pit them.
- Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy.
- Mix in the milk, then gradually add flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Prepare a 9-inch pie dish by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- Add half of the batter to the dish, sprinkle with cherries, and pour the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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