Tart Cherry and Bourbon Clafoutis

This easy Tart Cherry and Bourbon Clafoutis combines freshly harvested tart cherries with a simple, buttery custard-style batter and a splash of bourbon. The cherries bake until tender while the batter becomes soft and creamy in the center with lightly browned edges. Finish this French-inspired dessert with powdered sugar and optional whipped cream for a delicious way to enjoy fresh Door County tart cherries.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert

Cuisine European, French

Servings Servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup Flour
3 tbsp Sugar
1/4 tsp Sea salt
1 cup Milk
2 Eggs
2 tbsp Butter, melted
1 tbsp Bourbon
2 cups Tart cherries (pitted)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, sea salt, milk, eggs, butter, and bourbon.
Place the cherries into the bottom of the pie plate.
Pour the batter over the top of the cherries.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the clafoutis is puffy and browning around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove from the oven to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
Optional to serve with whipped cream on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 900gCalories: 250kcal

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