Clafutti with cherry
4 servings
50 minutes
Cherry clafoutis is a delicate and airy French dessert that has won the hearts of gourmets worldwide. Its roots trace back to the French province of Limousin, where it was originally made with cherries. Today, variations of this dish include various fruits, but cherries give it a special sweet-sour harmony. The fluffy batter, reminiscent of baked custard, envelops the juicy cherries, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Clafoutis is served warm, dusted with powdered sugar, making it particularly appealing and appetizing. This simple yet elegant treat pairs wonderfully with a cup of aromatic coffee or a glass of dessert wine, and its preparation requires no complex skills, making it a favorite choice for cozy home evenings as well as festive gatherings.
1
Remove the pits from the cherries and mix with one tablespoon of sugar.
- Cherry: 660 g
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
2
Beat the eggs with the remaining sugar, add salt and milk. While continuing to beat, add the flour. Mix until the dough is homogeneous.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: pinch
- Milk: 200 ml
- Wheat flour: 100 g
3
Grease the baking dish with butter, add cherries, and pour the batter over them. Bake the clafoutis at 180 degrees for 40 minutes, and sprinkle with powdered sugar when serving.
- Cherry: 660 g
- Powdered sugar: to taste