Cherry Clafoutis — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

Clafoutis is barely a recipe, which is why the eggs, milk, and cherries all have to be good. The batter is a loose crepe batter that bakes into something between a custard and a cake; traditionalists leave the pits in for a faint almond note, but pit them if you want it easy to eat.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 6 servings

Fresh cherries

Sweet dark cherries in season; they release juice into the custard as it bakes.

2 cups

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Eggs

The structure of the custard; buy good ones since the batter is mostly egg and milk.

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Milk

Whole milk or a splash of cream gives the custard its body.

1.25 cups

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Flour

Just enough to give the batter a little cake-like set.

1/2 cup

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Sugar

Sweetens the batter and a spoonful dusts the buttered dish.

1/2 cup

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Butter

Coats the baking dish so the clafoutis releases cleanly.

1 tbsp

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat

A reasonable little indulgence.

EffortSome doing

Cook it with

Sheet pan

The Method

Prep the dishButter a baking dish, dust with sugar, and scatter the cherries in a single layer.
Make the batterWhisk eggs, sugar, flour, milk, and a pinch of salt into a smooth thin batter and let it rest 10 minutes.
Pour and bakePour the batter over the cherries and bake at 350F for 40 minutes until puffed, golden, and just set in the center.
CoolCool 15 minutes; it will sink as it settles, which is normal, then dust with powdered sugar.

The Toolkit

Baking dish · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Cherry pitter · Fine sieve

Straight Answers

Can you make Cherry Clafoutis in an air fryer? — Sometimes

You can, but a custard needs gentle, even heat and usually a water bath the basket can’t give, so the top tends to set before the middle. Bake it in ramekins that fit and watch closely, or use the oven for a foolproof set.

Can you freeze Cherry Clafoutis? — Not ideal

Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.

Can you make Cherry Clafoutis ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — bake it a day or two ahead; it keeps well-wrapped at room temperature and freezes cleanly. Add any frosting or glaze close to serving.

Is Cherry Clafoutis gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Cherry Clafoutis vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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Cherry Clafoutis, and where to source it