Description
A delightful French dessert, Cherry Vanilla Clafoutis combines a vanilla-scented custard with sweetly tart cherries for an elegant and easy-to-eat treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups (295ml) milk
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup (64g) all-purpose flour
- 8 oz (225 g) pitted cherries
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter an 8-cup fireproof baking dish or 4 individual ramekin dishes.
- In a blender, combine the milk, 1/3 cup (67g) of sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and the seeds from the vanilla bean. Blend until smooth.
- Add a pinch of salt and the flour to the blender, and blend again until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Pour a 1/4-inch layer of the batter into the prepared baking dish or ramekins. Place in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until a film of batter has set in the bottom of the dish.
- Remove from the oven and spread the pitted cherries over the set batter. Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 cup (67g) of sugar over the cherries.
- Pour the rest of the batter over the cherries and sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the clafoutis is puffed and golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving. The clafoutis will sink slightly as it cools.
Notes
- Clafoutis is best served warm, but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a twist, try using other fruits like berries or stone fruits.
- The addition of almond extract enhances the vanilla flavor beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 75