Wild Cherry Clafoutis
“A rustic French dessert featuring a custard-like batter poured over fresh wild cherries and baked until golden.”
Milk
Sugar
Flour
Cherry
EggWhere it comes from
Wild Cherry Clafoutis is a rustic French dessert that hails from the Limousin region, dating back to the 19th century. This dish encapsulates the French ability to transform simple ingredients into an elegant treat, featuring fresh cherries baked in a custard-like batter. A surprising twist is that traditionalists insist on using unpitted cherries for added flavor during baking.
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How it's made
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How it's made
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and frothy, about 2 minutes.
- 24 min
Gradually add in the flour, whisking constantly to avoid lumps, followed by the milk, creating a smooth batter.
Watch outEnsure there are no lumps in the batter; a smooth consistency is key for even baking.
- 33 min
Butter a baking dish generously, then scatter pitted cherries evenly across the bottom, creating a single layer.
- 42 min
Pour the batter over the cherries, ensuring they are evenly distributed and submerged slightly in the batter.
- 540 min
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the clafoutis is puffed and golden, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
