Clafoutis recipe: Traditional French Dessert with Cherries

Clafoutis is a different and delicious French dessert that is easy to make and you only need to have the ingredients of a simple cake on hand. The unique, sour and sweet taste of cherries gives this dessert a great color and taste. Although this dessert is originally French, it has become a trend in many countries, especially Iran, and it can also be made with fruits such as cherries and apricots and eaten as a snack.
If you are looking for an attractive and delicious dessert with summer fruits, be sure to make clafoutis and use it at parties and gatherings. We have different ways to use fruits as desserts, including Mango dessert or Torshak and Lavashak, which can be used as snacks.
Ingredients for Easy Clafoutis
To make this traditional French dessert, it is best to remove the pits of the cherries or cherries so that they are not crushed. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees so that you can put it in the oven immediately after preparing the ingredients.
cherries | 2 cups |
eggs | 3 |
sugar | 1 cup |
vanilla | 1/2 teaspoon |
flour | 1/2 cup |
salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
milk | 1 cup |
cream | 1/2 cup |
butter | 2 tablespoons |
baking powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
Iron sugar | for decoration |
How to make French cherry clafoutis
Step 1
Grease the bottom of the desired mold with butter and spread some flour in it. Arrange the cherries on the surface to fill it completely and if you are using sour cherries, pour some sugar on it to sweeten it.
Step 2 (Preparing the French clafoutis liquid)
Combine the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until it turns creamy and add vanilla, salt and baking powder to it.
Add the flour step by step until there are no lumps and mix them again with a mixer. Add the melted butter along with the milk and cream to the liquid and stir until smooth.
Step 3
Pour the prepared liquid into the cherry mold and make sure that it is evenly distributed on the surface of the dish.
Step 4
Place the mold in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees until your clafoutis is ready. After cooling, spread powdered sugar on the surface of this delicious dessert.
You can enjoy French cherry dessert with tea or coffee as a snack or at parties.
Benefits of French cherry clafoutis for the body
Clafoutis is not just a simple dessert, but it has many benefits for the body.
- Source of antioxidants due to the presence of cherries in it.
- High protein
- Calcium and B12
- Improves bone growth and dental health
- Fiber and reduces constipation
Disadvantages of French cherry clafoutis for the body
Any food, if consumed in excess, has side effects for the body.
- Increased blood sugar
- Weight gain and cholesterol
- Digestive problems and gluten sensitivity
Conclusion:
Clafoutis has nutritional value due to the fruit in it, and you can use apricots, sour cherries, apples and raspberries instead of cherries. This dessert has a very attractive appearance and a wonderful taste that you can easily prepare for any party or snack. You should note that the sugar and fat of this dessert can be controlled and you can change its amount or use natural sugars such as honey in it and replace low-fat milk instead of using high fats.
So if you are looking for a healthy and useful dessert, prepare French clafoutis and share your opinions with us.