What is a cherry clafoutis?

It’s a traditional French dessert made by baking cherries in a sweet, flan-like batter. The result is somewhere between a custard and a pancake—soft, eggy, and packed with fruit.

What does the French word clafoutis mean?

“Clafoutis” comes from the Occitan word clafir , meaning “to fill.” It refers to the way the batter is poured over whole cherries in a dish.

What does a clafoutis taste like?

It tastes like a tender, lightly sweetened custard with juicy pockets of cherry. Think of it as a cross between a Dutch baby and a flan.

What do you serve with cherry clafoutis?

It’s delicious on its own, but you can dust it with powdered sugar, add whipped cream, or serve with vanilla ice cream. For extra flair, a drizzle of Easy Cherry Syrup is lovely too.

Cherry Clafoutis Recipe – Easy French Dessert with Juicy Cherries

Name: Cherry Clafoutis Recipe – Easy French Dessert with Juicy Cherries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1½ cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted (or canned, drained); 3 large eggs, room temperature; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping); 1 cup whole milk (or half and half); 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon almond extract; ¼ teaspoon salt; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Description

A classic French cherry clafoutis with a custardy base, made with fresh or canned cherries. Light, creamy, and perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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1½ cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted (or canned, drained)

3 large eggs, room temperature

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)

1 cup whole milk (or half and half)

1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

½ teaspoon almond extract

¼ teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar, for dusting

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 or 10-inch baking dish.

2. Arrange pitted cherries evenly across the bottom of the dish.

3. In a blender or mixing bowl, combine eggs, ½ cup sugar, milk, flour, vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Blend or whisk until smooth.

4. Pour batter gently over the cherries in the dish.

5. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly over the top.

6. Bake for 35–45 minutes until puffed and golden. Loosely cover with foil after 30 minutes if browning too quickly.

7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. It will settle as it cools.

8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

Clafoutis is best eaten the day it’s made, but leftovers keep up to 4 days in the fridge.

You can use frozen cherries—just thaw and pat dry before baking.

Try variations with apples, plums, pears, or blackberries for a seasonal twist.

Reheat gently in microwave (15 seconds) or oven (350°F, covered, 5–10 min).

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 92
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 49mg