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Easy Creamy Fresh Cherry Clafoutis Recipe Perfect for Summer Desserts

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A simple and elegant cherry clafoutis with fresh cherries and vanilla bean, offering a creamy, custardy texture perfect for summer desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh cherries, pitted
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 whole vanilla bean pod, split and scraped
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and add richness.
  2. Pit about 2 cups (300g) of fresh cherries. You may keep pits in for tradition, but pitting makes eating easier.
  3. Split and scrape the vanilla bean pod to extract the seeds. Set seeds aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk 3 large eggs until frothy (about 1 minute). Add 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar and whisk until combined.
  5. Pour in 1 cup (240ml) whole milk and 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Add the scraped vanilla bean seeds and a pinch of salt. Stir gently.
  7. Sift in 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour. Whisk gently but thoroughly until the batter is smooth and slightly thickened.
  8. Spread the pitted cherries evenly across the bottom of the buttered baking dish.
  9. Pour the smooth batter carefully over the cherries. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
  10. Bake for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden brown around the edges. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with a slight custardy feel.
  11. Cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving. The clafoutis will deflate a bit but remain creamy and soft inside.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the clafoutis tender. Use room temperature eggs and dairy for even baking. Sift the flour to prevent lumps. Fresh vanilla bean adds superior flavor compared to extract. Let the clafoutis cool slightly before slicing to prevent it from falling apart. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.

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