Cherry Clafoutis

30/08/2008 | 13 Comments »

Cherry clafoutis is one of the French desserts that I adore. lt’s a traditional dessert from the Limousin region of France, made with cherries (or fruits that are suitable) in a thick batter. It maybe end of the season soon but I still see them in the supermarkets in abundance. That’s why I grabbed hold of them. With the sweet cherries that I bought, apart from eating them raw, the other option is best for cherry clafoutis.

You may already have tried making cherry clafoutis. The question of whether to make cherry clafoutis with pitted cherries or not, it’s entirely up to individual preferences. I don’t think I prefer to make it with pitted cherries. I personally don’t mind to cook cherries whole. I think that preserves the taste and retains the juice. However, as I mentioned, it’s entirely up to individual.

If you wish to bring a little taste of France in your home, why not try making cheery clafoutis? It’s simple to make and too delicious not to finish it quickly!

Cherry Clafoutis

Yield: 6 persons

Ingredients:

185ml double cream
1 vanilla pod
125ml milk
3 eggs
60g caster sugar
85g all-purpose plain flour
1 tbsp kirsch (optional)
450g cherries
icing sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Put the cream in a small saucepan. Split the vanilla pod in two lengthways, scrape out the seeds and add the pod and seeds to the cream. Heat gently for a couple of minutes, then remove from the heat, add the milk and cool. Strain to remove the pod.

2. Whisk the eggs with the sugar and flour, then stir into the cream. Add the kirsch (if used) and cherries and stir well. Pour into a 23cm round baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden on the top. Dust with icing sugar and serve.

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13 Responses to “Cherry Clafoutis”

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Tartelette — 01/09/2008 @ 14:50

Cherry clafoutis is one of the desserts that makes me feel like this is really summer! Yours is just gorgeous! It’s the end of cherry season here but you just gave me a craving!!
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PG — 02/09/2008 @ 09:51

looks delicious! Had been wanting to make it myself, but didn’t manage it this time. yours looks great!
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Michael — 02/09/2008 @ 10:25

Looks absolutely delicious!
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kate — 02/09/2008 @ 17:32

one of my favourites too Simply irresistible stuff !
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Haley — 03/09/2008 @ 18:09

What a beautiful dessert! Great photos as well!

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Kristin — 05/09/2008 @ 14:43

I do hope you saved some for me
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beachlover — 06/09/2008 @ 03:37

look good but never have it b4!!.Must bake this one day!!
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My Cooking Hut — 13/09/2008 @ 12:36

Tartelette,
I love this dessert. Can never get enough of it. Merci pour votre commentaire!

PG,
Thanks!

Michael,
Thank you!!

Hayley,
Thank you for your invitation! I will take part!

Kristin,
I can make for you if you want!

Beachlover,
It’s a really simple dessert! But quick to finish! ahhaha
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Scott at Realepicurean — 13/09/2008 @ 19:56

A perfect use for those cherries – bravo!

Now, what to do with mine…
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luv0food — 13/09/2008 @ 22:00

That’s looks so yummy! love all the beautiful pictures on this blog. I’d like to put a link to your blog from mine (hope you don’t mind). Thanks.
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My Cooking Hut — 14/09/2008 @ 22:41

Scott,
Thanks!

Luv0food,
Thank you for dropping by and your comment! I don’t mind for the link at all! Thank you very much!
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khunying — 07/12/2008 @ 16:04

Looks good! I am going to try it today. Thank you for sharing;0
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My Cooking Hut — 07/12/2008 @ 17:05

Khunying,
I am sure you will like this.