Simple Cherry Clafoutis

This post is created in partnership with Harry & David.   All opinions and statements are my own, as always.

Sweet, custardy cake is studded with sweet cherries and sprinkled with powdered sugar to create the easiest summer dessert ever. 

It’s cherry season and I can’t think of anything better than snacking on fresh, juicy Harry & David cherries all day long.  Sweet and juicy, they’re the star of so many summer desserts like pie but I love something easy and quick like this Simple Cherry Clafoutis.  A wonderful addition to any summer party or barbecue but still casual enough for a sweet family treat during the week.

This Simple Cherry Clafoutis couldn’t be easier to make.  I made a version years ago that was blended with almonds but I wanted something more pure and simple so I omitted the almond flavor altogether allowing the cherries to shine on their own. The batter comes together in just about a minute with the help of your blender.  Everything into the pitcher and a few pulses to combine.  It has the consistency of a crepe batter, thin and light…but bakes into the most wonderful custard-like cake.

Pour the batter into a pan or baking dish then top with cherries. Bake until golden….and voila, the perfect summer dessert!

A clafoutis can be made with just about any fruit you like but I especially love to toss a few sliced cherries into mine.  They’re the perfect combination of tart and sweet which pairs extremely well with the creamy cake.

Bake your Simple Cherry Clafoutis in a cast iron skillet for a little extra texture on the bottom or you can bake it in a regular casserole dish for a lighter texture.  Dusted lightly with a bit of powdered sugar, this dessert is a dream come true just as it is….top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly show stopping bite of summertime sweetness.

For the full recipe, just visit the Harry & David blog!