Cherry Clafoutis

If you’ve ever wanted to bring a touch of Paris into your kitchen without spending hours baking, this Cherry Clafoutis is your answer. With its silky custard base and bursts of sweet cherries, this classic French dessert feels elegant yet is simple enough for any busy weeknight. Best of all, it comes together in minutes with ingredients you likely already have at home.

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Cherry Clafoutis

Why You'll Love This Cherry Clafoutis Recipe

• Quick prep: Just 10 minutes of hands-on time

• Easy cleanup: One pan is all you need

• Versatile serving: Works for dessert, brunch, or even breakfast

• Kid-friendly: Sweet without being overly sugary

• Make-ahead option: Keeps well for busy schedules

• Pantry-friendly: Simple ingredients you likely already have

• Beautiful presentation: Impressive enough for guests

Baking Tips & Tricks

• Use room-temperature eggs and milk for the smoothest custard texture

• Don’t overmix the batter—just whisk until smooth to avoid toughness

• Grease the dish generously so the custard doesn’t stick

• Let the Clafoutis cool at least 15 minutes before serving to set properly

• Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for the prettiest presentation

Cherry Clafoutis Recipe

Prep: 10 mins. | Cook:  40 mins. | Serves 8 

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 c. fresh sweet cherries, pitted

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

• 1/2 c. sugar

• 1 c. half and half, can also use whole milk

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• 1/8 tsp. almond extract

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• butter, for greasing pan

• powdered sugar for dusting

Let's Get Started!

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate with butter. Arrange the pitted cherries evenly around the bottom of the dish.

2. In a medium bowl, add eggs and sugar. Whisk until smooth and frothy. Add in flour, salt, milk, vanilla and almond extracts. Whisk until smooth. Pour batter over the cherries.

3. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, until custard is set and a toothpick comes out clean.*Allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

4. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Clafoutis is delicious served warm, room temperature and even cold.