Individual Farmhouse Cherry Clafoutis
Celebrate the peak of cherry season with this elegant, individual spin on a classic French country dessert. Plump, sweet Northwest cherries are baked inside individual mini skillets within a rich, velvety vanilla-almond custard. Simple to prepare and breathtaking to serve, these single-serving bakes deliver the perfect rustic, caramelized edge every single time.
Servings: 4 dishes, 1 dish per person
Calories: 289kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
To Prepare Dishes
- 1 tablespoon butter softened (for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for dusting
Clafoutis Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh Northwest sweet cherries stemmed and pitted
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup organic granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon extra for dusting the dishes
- ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Dishes: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat the interiors of four 5-inch mini skillets or ramekins thoroughly with softened butter. Sprinkle a pinch of granulated sugar inside each, tilting to coat the bottom and sides, then tap out the excess.
- Arrange the Fruit: Divide the 2 cups of pitted, whole sweet cherries evenly among the four prepared dishes, ensuring the fruit sits in a tight, single layer across the bottom of each vessel.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk the 3 eggs, ⅓ cup of granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt together for about 1 minute until the mixture is light, bubbly, and fully combined.
- Build the Batter: Add the ½ cup of all-purpose flour to the egg mixture, whisking until a completely smooth paste forms. Slowly pour in the ½ cup of whole milk and ¼ cup of heavy cream, whisking constantly until the batter is uniform and holds a thin, liquid distinction.
- Pour and Bake: Carefully pour the liquid batter over the cherries in each dish, leaving the very tops of the fruit exposed. Arrange the individual dishes onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are beautifully puffed, golden-brown, and the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Dust and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes. Use a fine-mesh sifter to dust the tops generously with powdered sugar right before serving warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
