Description
This Halloween Classic French Cherry Clafoutis is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that showcases sweet cherries nestled in a luscious, custard-like batter. With a dusting of powdered sugar on top, this treat is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
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For Greasing:
- 1 tbsp butter
For Batter:
- 1 1/4 cups (312.5ml) milk (2% or whole)
- 2/3 cup (132g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp (15ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Kirsch (cherry liqueur) – Optional
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (62.5g) all-purpose flour
For Filling:
- 3 cups cherries, pitted or unpitted
- Powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-9 inch circular pie dish or skillet.
- Prepare the Batter: Whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla, Kirsch, flour, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Clafoutis: Place cherries in the dish and pour the batter over them.
- Bake: Bake for 1 hour (or 40 minutes for individual servings) until golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg