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    Published: Apr 2, 2019 · Modified: Aug 18, 2020 by Sylvie · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Cherry Clafoutis

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    This super Quick and Easy Cherry Clafoutis with Morello Cherries is always a hit with the whole family. The classic French dessert, made from a Baked Custard and Cherries, is simply a deliciously comforting dessert that can be served warm or cold. Perfect for afternoon tea treat or for dessert!

    Dessert in a white round ceramic dish from above
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    • What is a Clafoutis
    • Basic Clafoutis Recipe
    • How to make Cherry Clafoutis
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Easy Dessert Recipes
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    What is a Clafoutis

    A Clafoutis is a super quick and easy traditional French Dessert. This rustic looking dessert combines a baked custard-like batter with seasonal fruits.

    To explain how a clafoutis tastes, I will say that it is like a Flan and a Baked Pancake had a baby! Although the Cherry Clafoutis is the most commonly found, you can basically use any fruit to make a clafoutis (also sometimes called a "Flaugnarde") like Plums for example.

    The sweet custardy batter mixed with the flavour of fruits is simply heaven. It creates a deliciously soft and silky, almost pudding-like dessert that is best enjoyed still warm, straight out of the oven.

    It is such a versatile dessert and for me - the ultimate comfort food. I personally love those Cherry Custard Cakes, and I hope you will soon too!

    More Cherry Desserts:

    • Easy Cherry Tartlets with Puff Pastry
    • Cherry Chocolate Tart
    Clafoutis in a round ceramic dish with one slice placed on a blue plate

    Basic Clafoutis Recipe

    For me, comfort food equals super quick and easy recipe. Well, it doesn't get easier than a Clafoutis! No fancy ingredients or utensils here; it all get mixed up and poured over the fruit of your choice in a large baking dish. 

    To make a Basic Clafoutis, you will need (scroll down to recipe card for all quantities):

    • Butter
    • Eggs
    • Milk
    • Caster Sugar
    • Plain Flour
    • Salt
    • Fruits

    Basically, ingredients you should all already have in your pantry, right!?

    How to make Cherry Clafoutis

    The steps to follow to make a clafoutis are just as easy.

    • Chop the Cherries and set aside (if not using whole cherries)
    • Whisk the Eggs and Sugar
    • Sift in the Flour and Salt
    • Finally, add the melted Butter and Milk.
    • Place the chopped fruits at the bottom of a large baking dish and pour over the clafoutis batter.
    • Bake until set.
    • Done!
    One slice of clafoutis topped with morello cherries

    Recipe FAQs

    What cherries to use to make "Clafoutis aux Cerises"

    The type of cherries used to make a clafoutis highly depends on the recipe you find, and family traditions. Some like to use whole fresh cherries, other go for pitted ones.

    Using un-pitted cherries supposedly create a much stronger fruit flavour and helps to keep the juices in. I have made this recipe with frozen pitted cherries before and found the taste to be quite blend, so I would highly recommend using either fresh cherries or like here, Pitted Morello Cherries.

    It is a such great Morello Cherries Recipe if you love those types of cherries! They are known for they strong sweet and sour taste that I personally love in clafoutis.

    The tart flavour of morello cherries simply balances the relatively sweet dessert perfectly. Morello Cherries (known as "Griottes" in French) are easily found in jars in the canned fruit section of your supermarket. They usually come already pitted and are kept in a syrup that I love to use to top the baked dessert.

    Storing a clafoutis

    Clafoutis need to be stored in the fridge, covered with wrap or foil. They will last for up to 3 days.

    How to serve the dessert

    The best way to enjoy this French dessert is still warm, just out of the oven! If stored in the fridge, I highly recommend reheating it in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

    One slice of clafoutis on a blue plate next to the baking dish with the rest of the dessert and a bowl of morello cherries

    More Easy Dessert Recipes

    • Easy Dark Chocolate Mousse
    • Easy Chocolate Brownie Bites
    • Pear Crumble Cake
    • Easy French Apple Cake
    • Easy Peach Galette
    • Puff Pastry Apple Tartlets

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    Recipe

    Quick and Easy Cherry Clafoutis

    Easy Cherry Clafoutis

    This Easy Cherry Clafoutis recipe is always a hit. The classic French dessert is simply the ultimate comfort food and super quick to make too!
    4.79 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 10 people
    Calories: 259kcal
    Author: A Baking Journey
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    Ingredients

    Cherry Clafoutis

    • 80 gr (1/3 cup) Butter, melted and cool
    • 5 Eggs - medium size
    • 500 ml (2 cups) Full Cream Milk
    • 50 gr (3,5 tbsp) Caster Sugar
    • 200 gr (1 1/3 cup) Plain / All Purpose Flour
    • 1 pinch Salt
    • 200 gr (7 oz) Pitted Morello Cherries

    Cherry Compote (optional)

    • 300 gr (10,5 oz) Pitted Morello Cherries with the jar syrup
    • 2 tbsp Caster Sugar
    • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

    Disclaimer

    I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven on 180'C/350'C. 
    • Whisk the Eggs and Sugar until foamy. Sift in the Flour and Salt and stir until combined.
    • Slowly pour in the cool melted Butter, then the Milk. Whisk to obtain a rather liquid batter.
    • Grease a large round ceramic baking dish (see note 1 and 2).
      Place the pitted Morello Cherries at the bottom of the baking dish, and cover with with the clafoutis batter (see note 3). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the custard is set (see note 4).
    • Serve warm straight away, or keep in the fridge for 48 hours. I recommend re-heating the dessert after being kept in the fridge.
      Optionally, top the dessert with a Cherry Compote.

    Cherry Compote

    • Use the rest of the cherries and syrup from your Morello Cherries Jar to make the compote. 
      Pour the fruits and the liquid in a small pot. Add the Caster Sugar and Lemon Juice, and leave to slowly reduce on a low-heat for about 10 to 15 minutes. 
    • When ready to serve, slice the Cherry Clafoutis and serve topped with some Cherry Compote.

    Tried this recipe? Make sure to leave a comment and star rating below!

    Notes

    1. I use a large round oven-safe ceramic dish. You can also use a square or rectangular ceramic or glass dish. 
    2. Note that the quantities of this recipe will make a large cherry clafoutis for 10 to 12 people. Simply divide the ingredients by two to make a smaller version of the dessert.
    3. You can also pour the batter first and place the cherries over it - or do half at the bottom, half at the top. It is a rustic dessert, so make your own rules!
    4. The exact baking time can vary depending on the size of your baking pan and your oven. To know the clafoutis is set, gently move the pan back and forth. You shouldn't see movement in the baked batter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg
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