Clafoutis with cherries

8 servings

45 minutes

Cherry clafoutis is an exquisite dessert from the depths of French cuisine that has become beloved worldwide. This airy cake, reminiscent of a soufflé, combines the tenderness of almond flour and the creamy texture of the batter with the juicy sweetness of cherries. Historically, clafoutis originated in Limousin, where it was made with cherries and a subtle hint of vanilla. Today, its variations include different berries and fruits, allowing for flavor experimentation. In this recipe, the creamy note is created by sour cream, while almond flour adds a nutty flavor that perfectly complements the rich cherries. Clafoutis can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or cold as a light summer dessert to accompany an evening tea. It is easy to prepare but looks elegant—an excellent choice for a cozy dinner or festive gathering.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 246
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 14.1g
• Carbohydrates: 23.8g

Ingredients

• Cherries: 500 g
• Sour cream 35%: 200 g
• Chicken egg: 4 pc
• Almond: 50 g
• Starch: 50 g
• Sugar: 50 g
• Vanilla sugar: 30 g
• Baking powder: 10 g

Cooking steps

1. In a blender, grind the almonds to a flour consistency, adding a little coarse sugar to prevent the almonds from turning into paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 50 g
   • Sugar: 50 g

2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

3. Remove the pits from the cherries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherries: 500 g

4. Beat the eggs with sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 4 pieces
   • Sour cream 35%: 200 g

5. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, vanilla sugar, sugar (if you like it sweeter, you can increase the sugar amount to 100 g), starch, and baking powder.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 50 g
   • Vanilla sugar: 30 g
   • Sugar: 50 g
   • Starch: 50 g
   • Baking powder: 10 g

6. With the mixer running, mix the dry ingredients into the egg-sour cream mixture.

7. Grease the bottom of the mold with butter and dust with flour.

8. Pour the dough into the mold.

9. Add cherries to the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherries: 500 g

10. Bake for about 30 minutes. Baking time depends on the size of the pan you use; the thinner the layer of dough, the faster it cooks. Check for doneness with a toothpick. If the clafoutis needs more baking, you can cover it with foil to prevent the crust from burning and keep it in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.

11. It can be served both hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and cold.