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Light and Fluffy Cherry Clafoutis Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert with Vanilla Bean

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A light and fluffy French dessert featuring fresh cherries and real vanilla bean, perfect for an impressive yet easy homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh cherries, pitted
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, split and scraped (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish generously to prevent sticking.
  2. Wash, dry, and pit the cherries. Set aside about 2 cups (300g).
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife. Add the seeds and pod to the egg mixture for infusion (remove the pod before baking).
  5. Sift the flour over the egg mixture, then gently fold it in with a spatula to keep the batter airy.
  6. Pour in the milk and heavy cream, mixing gently until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  7. Arrange the cherries evenly in the buttered dish, then pour the batter over them.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until puffed, golden around the edges, and set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes; it will deflate slightly and become custardy yet light.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs, milk, and cream for smooth batter. Fold flour gently to keep batter airy. Watch oven time carefully to avoid drying out. If top browns too fast, tent with foil after 25 minutes. Frozen cherries must be thawed and drained well. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour. Dairy-free options include coconut or almond milk and dairy-free butter.

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