Cooking Lucid
Clafoutis
A rustic Limousin dessert — sweet cherries baked in a custard-like batter until puffed and golden. Simple, seasonal, and wonderful warm with powdered sugar.
Prep 15 min
Cook 40 min
Total 55 min
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Batter
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Step 2 — Fruit and finish
- 3 cups fresh cherries (pitted) or berries
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1
Make the batter
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch baking dish. Whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Add flour, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and salt; whisk until smooth.
- 2
Add fruit and bake
Arrange cherries in the baking dish. Pour batter over fruit. Bake 35–40 minutes until puffed, set in the center, and golden brown.
- 3
Serve
Cool slightly — clafoutis will deflate a bit, which is normal. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving: 180 cal · 5g protein · 28g carbs · 6g fat · 1g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
