Today's suggestion is a traditional recipe from French pastry: cherry clafoutis. This tart was originally prepared in a clay oven after cooking other foods, when the oven was turned off but still retained heat for over an hour. Nowadays, the same tart has been reinvented and can be made both...
Ingredients
flour80g
eggs2
powdered sugar60g
milk200mL
heavy cream50mL
melted butter40g
pitted cherries400g
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
188.7kcal (9.44%)
Protein
3.4g (6.86%)
Carbs
21.1g (7.68%)
Sugars
10.8g (21.5%)
Healthy Fat
3.3g
Unhealthy Fat
6.2g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Cherry Clafoutis
- Step 1
Grease an oven-safe dish with a bit of butter.
- Step 2
Wash the cherries, remove their pits, and cover the entire bottom of the dish with them.
- Step 3
In a bowl, sift the flour, make a well in the center, and add the beaten eggs. Mix until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Step 4
Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, heavy cream, and melted butter, mixing well after adding each ingredient.
- Step 5
Pour the batter over the cherries.
- Step 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
188.7kcal (9.44%)
Protein
3.4g (6.86%)
Carbs
21.1g (7.68%)
Sugars
10.8g (21.5%)
Healthy Fat
3.3g
Unhealthy Fat
6.2g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
You can use fresh cherries, frozen cherries, or cherries in syrup for this recipe. Adjust the sweetness if using cherries in syrup.
Dust the clafoutis with powdered sugar before serving for a classic presentation.
Serve warm for a comforting dessert or cold for a refreshing treat.
FAQS
Can I use cherries in syrup for this recipe?
Yes, you can use cherries in syrup. However, you may want to adjust the sweetness of the batter since cherries in syrup are already sweetened.
Can I substitute heavy cream with another ingredient?
You can substitute heavy cream with whole milk or a plant-based cream alternative, but the texture may vary slightly.
What is the best way to pit cherries?
You can use a cherry pitter tool for quick and easy removal of pits, or carefully remove them with a knife.
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, you can substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
How do I know when the clafoutis is done baking?
The clafoutis is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is lightly golden.
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