This cherry clafoutis is one of those desserts that you can’t not make during this summer, thank me later. Cherry clafoutis is a classic French dessert. And like almost everything French, it is a delicate dessert.
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The clafoutis has a light and fresh texture. It is even a little bit gelatinous, or “chewy” rather. It feels very light, and as if it weighs nothing.
The cake part itself, is quite neutral in flavor (which I love). It has a very slight sweet touch. So if we pair this with the sweetness and richness of the cherries, you have a winner! It is simply delicious. And that’s why a good cherry clafoutis is a classic that you can’t miss. If only for trying something new you haven’t tried before. I can almost guarantee most people will absolutely fall in love with the taste.
Besides, this is great for the summer, since is very light and fresh. Plus, cherries are now in season, so make sure to use some to make this clafoutis.
The best of all is that even though it is a French dessert (which also has a very cute name and looks super elegant) it’s impossible to make it easier! You don’t believe us? Try and make it, you will see!
You couls actually say this is one of those desserts that are perfect for hosting an event, a dinner or gathering. Personally, is one of those desserts that taste best when eaten along with some coffee or tea.
We have obviously tried many desserts along our journey as “food bloggers” (feels nice to call ourselves that), and this is probably one of the most addictive desserts I’ve ever tasted. It’s so light and soft, and so rich tasting, that once you start you don’t want to stop. That’s how good it is.
An important note is that we place the cherries halved and facing downwars. But you can actually place them the way you like best. We, however, do find that placing them this way is much better, because they stay in place and don’t move around a lot, which is important when making a clafoutis, as the batter is pretty runny.
If you like this recipe, you have to check out our fig clafoutis, a twist on the classic recipe, that you will really like!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180° C. Grease with butter a pie pan of approximately 23 cm in diameter. Place the cherries in the bottom of the pan in an even layer.
- In a large bowl add the eggs with the sugar, whipping cream and lemon zest. Mix with a balloon whisk until the ingredients are perfectly integrated. Add the sifted flour together with the salt and beat for a few more seconds to obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
- Carefully pour this mixture into the mold on top of the cherries and bake at 180° C for approximately 40-45 minutes until the clafoutis is puffed, golden around the edges and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once ready, remove the clafoutis from the oven and allow to cool completely. It will deflate as it cools, which is normal. To serve, decorate with powdered sugar and ready.
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