Classic French Cherry Clafoutis
This classic French Cherry Clafoutis is a rustic cast-iron skillet dessert made with fresh sweet cherries baked in a light custard batter with eggs, cream, vanilla, and a touch of almond extract. Simple, elegant, and perfect for cherry season, it's a beautiful summer dessert for brunch, afternoon coffee, or entertaining.
Servings 10 slices
Calories 157kcal
Equipment
- Cherry pitter
- 9-inch or 10-inch cast-iron skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh sweet red cherries
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream (see notes)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Pinch of salt
- Butter for greasing the skillet
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Wash, dry, and pit the cherries. Once the pits are removed, leave them whole. Set aside.
- Generously butter a 9-inch or 10-inch (about 24 cm) cast-iron skillet. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly frothy. Add vanilla (and almond extract if using). Gradually whisk in the flour and salt, then whisk in the milk and cream until smooth — it should be like thin pancake batter.
- Scatter the cherries evenly in the buttered skillet.
- Slowly pour the batter over the cherries. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and set in the center.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the clafoutis to cool for about 10–15 minutes before serving. The clafoutis will deflate slightly as it cools — this is normal.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. If desired, lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Ingredients
- If preferred, you can use all whole milk instead of a mix of milk and cream.
- You can use whole sour cherries in place of the sweet cherries. You may need to increase the sugar if using sour cherries.
Serving
- Clafoutis can be cut into wedges and served directly from the skillet or transferred to a platter before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg