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Easy Fluffy Fresh Cherry Clafoutis

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A light, airy French dessert featuring fresh cherries in a silky custard, perfect for summer and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted (about 300g)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65g), sifted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65g), plus extra for dusting
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk (240ml) or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (60ml), optional
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract, optional
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30g), for greasing
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your 9-inch round baking dish thoroughly with unsalted butter.
  2. Pit the cherries and spread them evenly in the bottom of the buttered dish. Reserve a few cherries to scatter on top before baking if desired.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, and salt to prevent lumps.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs by hand until frothy and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly pour in the milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract while whisking constantly to combine.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, whisking until smooth and lump-free. The batter should be thin and pourable; add a splash more milk if too thick.
  7. Pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the clafoutis puffs up and turns golden brown around the edges, with a slight jiggle in the center.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the custard tender. Use fresh cherries for best results; if using frozen, thaw and drain well. Check doneness by looking for golden edges and a slight jiggle in the center. Batter can be prepared up to an hour ahead and refrigerated. Avoid microwaving leftovers to prevent toughening.

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