Cherry Clafoutis
A delicious French dessert reminiscent of a cherry pie without all the sugary sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 15 cherries
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tspn kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup half & half
- 1 tspn vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F
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Pit the cherries by placing them on top of an empty glass bottle, one at a time. Using a chopstick, push through the cherry to remove the pit. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs and stir well to combine. Add the half-and-half and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
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Melt the butter in an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat.
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Spread the cherries evenly in the pan. Pour the batter over the cherries.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the clafoutis is golden brown and firm to the touch.
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Dust the powdered sugar on top.
