Cherry Clafoutis

This recipe combines rich, creamy, vanilla egg custard and juicy cherries. It’s an elegant dessert that is quick to prepare.

Prep Time:10

Cook Time:40

Total Time:50

Servings: slices

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
Mix eggs, sugar, and salt in a bowl, whisk until combined. Add flour and whisk until smooth.
Slowly add melted butter, milk, and heavy cream. Add vanilla and lemon zest, mix well until smooth.
Pour mixture into the pan and top with cherries. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Top with confectioners' sugar.

Fresh ingredients are the key to perfect cherry clafoutis, so use freshly grated lemon zest and fresh cherries for the best results.
Don’t be put off making this dessert because it’s so sophisticated. Honestly, it takes just 10 minutes to prepare. The rest of the time it’s in the oven.
Clafoutis tends to puff up like a soufflé and deflate a little when it comes out of the oven. Don’t worry, that’s perfectly normal!
Make sure you remove the pits from your cherries. You can use a chopstick to push them out to make the job a whole lot easier.
Out of confectioners' sugar? No need to make a special trip to the store. You can use your food processor to finely-grind granulated sugar.
Be careful not to over-bake it. The texture inside should melt in your mouth with a creaminess. Check it with a toothpick so it comes out slightly clean and it will be ready.