Ina Garten Cherry Clafoutis Recipe
Try this Ina Garten Cherry Clafoutis Recipe. It is a classic French treat. It looks very fancy.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
- 3 cups fresh sweet cherries.
- 3 large eggs room temperature.
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- 1 tablespoon Cognac or pear brandy.
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Powdered sugar for dusting.
Instructions
Prep the Oven and Dish
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Butter your 9-inch pie dish well. This stops the cake from sticking.
Prepare the Cherries
- Wash the cherries and remove stems. You should pit the cherries too. Spread them evenly in the dish.
Mix Eggs and Sugar
- Beat eggs and sugar in a bowl. Use a mixer for three minutes. The mix should look pale yellow.
Add the Flour
- Turn the mixer to low speed. Add the flour slowly. Mix until the batter is smooth.
Stir in Liquids
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla. Add the brandy and the salt. Mix it all together very well.
Pour the Batter
- Pour the batter over the cherries. Ensure the fruit stays in place. The dish will look quite full.
Bake the Clafoutis
- Put the dish in the oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The top should be golden brown.
Test for Doneness
- Insert a knife into the center. It should come out clean. The clafoutis will puff up high.
Cool and Serve
- Let it cool on a rack. It will sink a little bit. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
Notes
- Use fresh fruit. Fresh cherries taste much better than frozen.
- Pit the cherries. It makes eating much safer and easier.
- Room temperature eggs. They mix better into the sweet batter.
- Don't overmix flour. Mix just until the lumps go away.
- Heavy cream is best. It makes the custard very rich.
- Butter the dish well. Use plenty of butter for easy slices.
- Serve it warm. It tastes best right from the oven.
- Add a topping. Vanilla ice cream goes great with it.