French Cherry Clafoutis
Equipment
- 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish
- Skewer
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter softened
- 1¼ cups milk
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. kirsch
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 6 eggs
- Kosher salt to taste
- ¾ cup flour
- 3 cups black cherries pitted or unpitted
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish with the softened butter and set aside.
Prepare Batter:
- In a blender, combine the milk, sugar, kirsch, vanilla extract, eggs, and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Blend for a few seconds to mix the ingredients.
- Add the flour to the blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
Assemble and Bake:
- Pour the batter into the buttered skillet or baking dish.
- Evenly distribute the cherries over the top of the batter.
- Bake until a skewer inserted into the batter comes out clean and a golden brown crust has formed on top and bottom of the clafoutis, about 30 minutes.
Finish and Serve:
- Dust the clafoutis with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Pairing:
Pair this cherry clafoutis with a light, fruity wine such as a Beaujolais or a sparkling Rosé for a delightful dessert experience.Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 27 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 5 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 17 g | Salt: 60 mg
