Clafoutis aux Cerises (Classic Clafouti)
Clafoutis is a French dessert made with cherries and a simple batter. It's baked in the oven until golden brown.
The cherries are left whole, including the pits, to give the clafoutis its traditional flavor and texture.
This dessert is best served warm or at room temperature.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 3, 2026Share
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Description
Clafoutis is a French dessert made with cherries and a simple batter. It's baked in the oven until golden brown.
The cherries are left whole, including the pits, to give the clafoutis its traditional flavor and texture.
This dessert is best served warm or at room temperature.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 10
1.5 cups milk
0.5 vanilla bean, split
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
4 cups cherries (with pits)
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
0.5 cup white sugar
3 eggs
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
Instructions
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1
Combine 1.5 cups milk and 0.5 vanilla bean in a pot. Let it steep for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon unsalted butter. Spread 4 cups cherries (with pits) in the bottom of the dish.
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Mix 0.5 cup flour, 0.5 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add 3 eggs one at a time, beating with an electric mixer after each addition until smooth.
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4
Remove the vanilla bean from the milk and discard. Add the milk to the egg mixture. Pour in 3 tablespoons heavy cream and mix until smooth. Pour the mixture over the cherries.
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5
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden. Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar on top. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 6g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 74mg
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Sodium 64mg
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Total Carbohydrate 37g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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