Cherry clafoutis recipe with amaretto
Sweet dark cherries nestled in a silky custard - this cherry clafoutis recipe is easy and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett
- 4 cups sweet cherries stems and pits removed, about 1 1/4 lbs.
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup flour 70 grams
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp. amaretto
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp. powdered sugar - for dusting on top after baking
Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C / Gas mark 5.
Butter a 2 quart, shallow baking dish with 2 tbsp. unsalted butter.
Add pitted cherries to baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom.
To a blender, add eggs, flour, vanilla, amaretto, sugar, milk and sea salt. Blend until batter is thoroughly combined.
Pour custard batter over cherries and bake for 40 - 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into clafoutis comes out clean.
Let cool, then dust with 2 tbsp. powdered sugar.
Serving: 1/6 of pan | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g