Cherry Custard Bake (Cherry Clafoutis)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted)
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Butter for greasing the dish
- Powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Butter a glass baking dish (about 20×20 cm).
- Spread the cherries evenly in the dish.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs + sugar until pale.
- Add milk, vanilla, melted butter, and salt.
- Whisk in flour until smooth (no lumps).
- Pour batter gently over the cherries.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Serving Tips
- Serve warm or chilled
- Delicious with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Variations
- Replace cherries with raspberries, blueberries, or apricots
- Add lemon zest for freshness
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a bakery flavor