Cherry Clafoutis
Plump, juicy, sweet cherries are enveloped in a rich batter and baked until golden brown with a texture that's a cross between a cake and custard. This famous French dessert is heaven!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs , room temperature
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon quality pure almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cherries , pitted (fresh or frozen; if frozen thaw and drain completely)
- powdered (confectioner's) sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.Place the cherries in the bottom of the baking dish.Put all remaining ingredients (except for the powdered sugar) in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the batter over the cherries, place the baking dish on the middle oven rack, and bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is a rich golden brown, the clafoutis is set but still slightly jiggly. Remove it from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla custard.
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Nutrition
Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
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