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Creamy Sweet Cherry Clafoutis

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A creamy, custardy French dessert featuring fresh sweet cherries and real vanilla bean, perfect for easy summer desserts that are both fancy and fuss-free.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh sweet cherries, pitted (or thawed frozen cherries, drained)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, split and seeds scraped out
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing
  • Powdered sugar, optional for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) oven-safe baking dish thoroughly with butter.
  2. Pit about 2 cups of fresh sweet cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain excess juice. Spread cherries evenly in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  3. Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds using a sharp knife.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale and slightly frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the scraped vanilla seeds, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Whisk gently to avoid lumps.
  6. Slowly pour in 1 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream while whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and pourable.
  7. Pour the batter carefully over the cherries in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly coated and slightly submerged.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are puffed and golden and the center is set but slightly wobbly. A toothpick inserted should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool for about 15 minutes to room temperature. Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and dairy for smooth batter and even baking. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. For frozen cherries, thaw and drain well to avoid sogginess. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently.

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