Decadent Dark Chocolate Cherry Clafoutis
A rich and cozy French dessert combining tart fresh cherries and bittersweet dark chocolate chunks in a silky custard base, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups fresh cherries, pitted (Bing preferred)
- 3.5 oz (100g) dark chocolate chunks (60-70% cacao)
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Unsalted butter (for greasing and optional dotting)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish generously to prevent sticking and add richness to the crust.
- Pit about 1 ½ cups of fresh cherries. If using frozen, thaw and drain well to avoid excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, sift together ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 3 large eggs until just combined. Add 1 cup (240ml) whole milk and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract. Whisk again until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking constantly until smooth and slightly runny without lumps.
- Spread the pitted cherries evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Scatter the dark chocolate chunks on top of the cherries.
- Pour the batter gently over the cherries and chocolate, ensuring even distribution.
- Optionally, dot the surface with small pats of unsalted butter to aid browning and add richness.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges puff slightly, top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and milk for better texture. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent toughness. Watch the bake time closely to avoid dryness. Frozen cherries can be used if thawed and drained well. Butter the dish well to prevent sticking. For a rustic touch, a cast iron skillet can be used if oven-safe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of the d
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
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