How to Make a Clafouti

Clafoutis, or clafouti, is a classic, simple French dessert. It originated in south central France and quickly spread to the rest of the country during the 19th century. The name comes from the Occitan word "clafotís" meaning "to fill up." You fill up the batter with cherries, then you fill your tummy up with clafoutis! It is made with fresh fruit and has a texture somewhat like a moist pancake. Clafouti is traditionally made with fresh cherries, but you can use other fruits in season. Let's get a slice of this warm treat as it emerges from your oven!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 tbsp. butter
• One generous pound of fresh cherries
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 4 large eggs
• Pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour

How to Make a Clafouti

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Generously butter a deep ten inch pie or cake pan.

2. Mix cherries with two tsp. sugar and cornstarch. Pour into buttered baking dish.

3. Whisk eggs, salt, 1/3 cup sugar, milk, butter and vanilla until blended. Add flour and whisk briefly until almost smooth. Pour batter over cherries and shake pan gently to level.

4. Bake in middle of oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.

5. Cool slightly, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a dollop of whipped cream to make this a fancier dessert.
• This dessert traditionally uses unpitted cherries. Try it for a more flavorful and aromatic result.
• Teach your kids the joys of backyard pit spitting!
• Tradition is tradition but it's probably best to pit the cherries if little kids will be eating your clafouti.
• Warn people BEFORE eating if you don't pit the cherries.

Resources

• Fast Food My Way by Jacques Pepin
• Perfect Light REAL Desserts

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