Cherry Clafoutis Recipe: Grandma’s Way

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cherries, pitted
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan or pie dish with butter.
2. Arrange the pitted cherries in the prepared dish. Set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
4. In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract together until light and frothy.
5. Add the dry ingredients mixture to the egg mixture and mix well until the batter is smooth.
6. Slowly pour the milk into the mixture while whisking it constantly until it becomes a smooth batter.
7. Pour the batter into the dish, over the cherries.
8. Gently shake the dish to distribute the batter evenly.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the clafoutis is golden brown and puffy.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
11. Serve warm dusted with powdered sugar.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions

This cherry clafoutis recipe is a delicious and easy dessert that has been passed down through generations of my family. It has a light custard-like texture and is perfect for summer when fresh cherries are abundant. It can be served warm or cold, as a dessert or a breakfast treat. You can top it with whipped cream or serve it with vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.