Cherry Claflouti

A claflouti is a rustic French pancake of sorts usually filled with fresh fruit, such as peaches, apricots or cherries

A claflouti is a rustic French pancake of sorts usually filled with fresh fruit, such as peaches, apricots or cherries. Baked in a skillet, a claflouti is usually served as a warm dessert with a
dusting of confectioners’ sugar.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
2½ cups pitted fresh cherries, cut in half
3 large eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup light cream
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of salt
½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt the butter in a nine- or ten-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Brush the pan evenly with the butter and arrange the cherries cut side down in the pan. Set aside.

2. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, almond extract and salt until smooth. Whisk in the flour until combined and pour the mixture evenly over the cherries.