Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry Clafoutis is a easy French recipe that serves 6. 586 calories per serving. Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo on YouTube.

Prep: 28 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 23 min

Cost: $10.08 total, $1.68 per serving

Ingredients

  • 300 g white sugar (granulated sugar)
  • 100 g almond powder (fine ground almond)
  • 120 g all-purpose flour (wheat flour)
  • 250 g whole milk (whole milk, at room temperature)
  • 100 g whole liquid cream (cream with 30% fat)
  • 30 g unsalted butter (melted) (melted and cooled butter)
  • 20 g unsalted butter (for greasing and topping) (butter in small pieces)
  • 1 sachet vanilla sugar (about 8 g)
  • 1 pinch salt (fine salt)
  • 10 g kirsch (cherry liqueur, optional)
  • 650 g fresh cherries (already washed, pitted or with pits according to preference)
  • 20 g brown sugar (for the final caramel)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter

    Place the butter in a small saucepan and melt over low heat, then remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Mix the sugar and aromatics

    In a bowl, add the cooled melted butter, the sugar, the vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the mixture is homogeneous.

    Time: PT2M

  3. Incorporate the flours

    Add the all-purpose flour all at once, then the almond powder. Whisk until you obtain a thick, homogeneous batter.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Add the milk in two portions

    Pour the whole milk in two portions, whisking between each addition to loosen the batter.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Incorporate the cream

    Add the liquid cream and mix quickly.

    Time: PT1M

  6. Flavor with kirsch and butter

    Pour the kirsch (optional) and the remaining melted butter, then mix until everything is well incorporated.

    Time: PT1M

  7. Prepare the cherries

    Wash the cherries, stem them and pit them if desired. Keep them whole to avoid releasing too much juice.

    Time: PT10M

  8. Grease the pan and arrange the cherries

    Generously butter the 20 cm pan, arrange the cherries evenly on the bottom.

    Time: PT3M

  9. Pour the batter

    Gently pour the batter over the cherries, allowing it to spread naturally to the edges of the pan.

    Time: PT2M

  10. First bake

    Bake the clafoutis at 200°C for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 200°C

  11. Add caramel and second bake

    Remove the clafoutis, sprinkle with small pieces of butter and brown sugar, return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes at 200°C.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 200°C

  12. Cooling and unmolding

    Let cool at room temperature for 5 minutes, then unmold gently.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
586
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
99 g
Fat
22 g
Fiber
6 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains nuts, contains dairy, contains alcohol, high-fiber

Allergens: gluten, milk, almonds, alcohol

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Cherry Clafoutis

Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo

A moist and fragrant cherry clafoutis, perfect for enjoying seasonal cherries. This egg‑free version, enriched with almond powder and a touch of kirsch, is ready in under an hour and is ideal for a family dessert or a tasty snack.

EasyFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
33m
Prep
40m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 23m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$10.08
Total cost
$1.68
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the butter without burning it
  • Grease the pan and distribute the cherries evenly
  • First bake for 30 minutes at 200°C
  • Add butter and brown sugar then final bake for 10 minutes

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot butter to avoid burns.
  • Handle the oven with kitchen gloves to prevent accidents.
  • Kirsch is an alcoholic beverage; keep it out of reach of children.

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