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Hello again and Welcome to my food recipes blog, where I strive to make cooking easy and enjoyable for families around the world. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to a classic French dessert that will win the hearts of both kids and adults alike – Cherry Clafoutis. Bursting with juicy cherries and a custardy texture, this delightful dessert is sure to become a family favorite. Join me as I explore the wonders of Cherry Clafoutis, learn how to serve it to impress your guests, and discover tips to make it kid-friendly.
What is cherry clafoutis?
Cherry Clafoutis is a traditional French dessert hailing from the Limousin region. It is a rustic and delectable treat made with fresh, sweet cherries baked in a smooth custard-like batter. The word “clafoutis” itself means “to fill up” in Occitan, which aptly describes how the cherries are generously dispersed throughout the dish. Traditionally, Cherry Clafoutis is made with whole cherries, including their pits, as they impart a subtle almond-like flavor to the dessert. However, I recommend you to pit the cherries for easier consumption.
How to serve cherry clafoutis?
Cherry Clafoutis is a versatile dessert that can be served in various delightful ways:
- Warm and Freshly Baked: Enjoy Cherry Clafoutis fresh out of the oven, still warm and comforting. The combination of the slightly caramelized cherries and the tender custard creates a heavenly dessert that will impress your family and guests.
- Dusted with Powdered Sugar: Just before serving, dust the top of the Cherry Clafoutis with a light layer of powdered sugar. This adds a touch of elegance and a hint of sweetness to each bite.
- Accompanied by Whipped Cream: Serve Cherry Clafoutis with a dollop of freshly whipped cream on the side. The creamy richness of the whipped cream complements the fruity flavors, creating a delightful contrast.
- Paired with Vanilla Ice Cream: For a truly indulgent experience, pair Cherry Clafoutis with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. The warm and fruity clafoutis alongside the cool ice cream creates a harmony of textures and tastes.
How to make Cherry Clafoutis kids friendly?
Making Cherry Clafoutis kids friendly is easier than you might think. The first think you need to do is to replace the sugar in the original Cherry Clafoutis recipes with honey or coconut sugar.
Also, here are some tips and tricks to ensure that kids of all ages will love this scrumptious dessert:
- Pitted Cherries: To make eating easier and safer for younger kids, I recommend pitting the cherries before baking the clafoutis. Removing the pits allows for worry-free enjoyment, especially for the little ones.
- Mini Clafoutis: Create individual mini clafoutis by using small ramekins or muffin tins. Kids love having their own portion, and mini clafoutis are adorable and fun to eat.
- Customize the Flavors: Encourage kids to get creative by adding their favorite fruits or toppings. You can experiment with berries, peaches, or even a drizzle of chocolate sauce for a playful twist.
- Fun Presentation: Involve the kids in the kitchen by letting them sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the clafoutis or arrange fresh cherries as a garnish. The hands-on experience makes it more enjoyable for them.
Full Recipe – Cherry Clafoutis
As I already mentioned above, cherry clafoutis is the perfect choice if you want to have an easy, but delicious summer dessert. With very few ingredients and a super easy cooking process, voila – you will get this incredible dessert in short time.
Please keep in mind that I used the Cookidoo recipe for Cherry Clafoutis, but if you don’t own a Thermomix, you can simply follow the steps from the recipe below, by using a mixer, of a whisk to mix well the ingredients.
So, follow the Cherry Clafoutis recipe below and I guarantee you will be extremely satisfied.
Cherry Clafoutis Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Thermomix / Mixer / Whisk
Ingredients
- 20 g Butter
- 70 g Honey the Cookidoo recipe uses sugar, but I preferhoney
- 20 g Coconut sugar
- 500 g Pitted cherries
- 100 g Plain flour
- 4 pcs Eggs
- 1 pinch Salt
- 300 g Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 180o Celsius. Grease a baking tray with butter and line in the coconut sugar
- Spread the cherries on the bottom of the baking tray. If they left juice after you removed the stones, pour it over the fruits.
- Place the honey, flour, eggs, salt and milk in the mixing bowl and mix for 10 Sec/Speed 5
- Pour the mixture over the cherries and then bake for 40 minutes at 180°C. After removing the clafoutis from the oven leave it to cool. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
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I think this Cherry Clafoutis recipe is the perfect choice if you are searching for a simple, yet delicious summer dessert for you or your kids. Make it kidsfriendly, use honey instead of sugar and be confident that you offer your little ones a healthy dessert, easy to make with a fine texture that they will love.
Cherry Clafoutis is a delightful French dessert that brings together the natural sweetness of cherries with a luscious custardy texture. Whether you serve it warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, accompanied by whipped cream, or paired with vanilla ice cream, Cherry Clafoutis is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. By making small adjustments like pitting the cherries and creating mini clafoutis, you can easily make this dessert kidsfriendly and a hit among the little ones. So, grab some fresh cherries and try this easy and delightful dessert that will leave your family asking for more.
The Clafoutis is also a versatile dessert. If you don’t have cherries, or you simply prefer other fruits, don’t hesitate to follow the same recipe, but replace the cherries with your favorite fruits. You can make plum clafoutis, blueberry clafoutis, peach clafoutis, raspberry clafoutis, pear clafoutis or even apple clafoutis.
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