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Easy Dark Cherry Clafoutis Recipe for Perfect French Custard Cake

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A simple and elegant French custard cake featuring juicy dark cherries, creamy custard, and a golden crust. Perfect for quick desserts or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (300 g) dark cherries, pitted
  • Butter, for greasing the baking dish
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish generously to prevent sticking and add richness to the crust.
  2. Prepare the cherries: If using fresh cherries, rinse, pit, and dry them thoroughly. For frozen cherries, thaw completely and drain off excess juice.
  3. Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture lightens in color and becomes slightly frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the flour and salt: Sift the flour into the egg mixture to avoid lumps. Gently whisk until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Pour in the milk and vanilla: Slowly add the milk and vanilla extract while whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
  6. Arrange the cherries evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish. Pour the batter over the cherries, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the clafoutis puffs slightly and turns light golden brown around the edges. The center should still jiggle slightly when shaken.
  8. Let the clafoutis cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for best batter texture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid toughness. If edges brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Let cool before slicing for cleaner cuts. Frozen cherries must be thawed and drained to prevent watery custard.

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