Description
Ina Garten’s cherry clafoutis blends French countryside charm with simple, elegant ingredients. Silky custard and sweet cherries create a delightful dessert that will transport you to Provence with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups (12 oz/340 g) cherries, stemmed and pitted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup plus 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp almond extract
- Confectioners’ sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), positioning the rack centrally to ensure even heat distribution.
- Butter and Fruit Base: Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 2-quart baking dish, then artfully arrange cherries in a uniform layer across the bottom.
- Batter Creation: Blend eggs, milk, cream, sugar, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and almond extract until achieving a velvety, seamless texture that promises a luxurious custard-like consistency.
- Assembly and Initial Baking: Pour the silky batter over the cherry arrangement, covering the fruit completely. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, then delicately sprinkle additional sugar across the surface.
- Final Baking and Doneness: Continue baking for 25-30 minutes until the clafoutis transforms into a golden-bronzed masterpiece with a set, custardy center. Validate doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges pristine.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer the skillet to a wire rack, allowing the dessert to rest and settle for 30 minutes. Optionally dust with powdered sugar and serve directly from the pan, embracing its rustic French charm.
- Storage: Refrigerate any remaining portions for up to 3 days, reheating individual servings in the microwave when the dessert beckons.
Notes
- Choose the Right Pan: Use a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish for even heat distribution and beautiful presentation.
- Blend Batter Smoothly: Process ingredients in a blender until silky and lump-free for a perfect, creamy texture.
- Sugar Sprinkle Technique: Dust sugar midway through baking to create a delightful caramelized top with a delicate crunch.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let the clafoutis rest for 30 minutes to set properly and develop rich, integrated flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg