Cherry Clafoutis
Butter and sugar for the baking dish
1-1/4 lb. cherries, pitted
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cream
2/3 cup milk
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
3 Tablespoons kirsch (optional)
Confectioner’s sugar for dusting
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
1. Brush the baking dish with some melted butter and coat it with some sugar.
2. Shake out the excess sugar.
3. Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl and make a well in the center.
4. Pour the milk and cream into the well and stir to make a smooth paste.
5. Add the eggs, egg yolks and sugar.
6. Continue whisking to make a smooth batter.
7. Put the cherries into the buttered and sugared pan.
8. Ladle the batter over the cherries.
9. Bake the clafoutis for 30 to 35 minutes.
10. It should be puffed up and just beginning to brown.
11. Remove from oven.
12. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with the confectioner’s sugar and serve.
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