Cherry Chocolate Clafouti |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is basically a simple French treat. All you need is is Orchard-fresh fruit and a few pantry staples, and you are ready to go - this one is is a classic custard-like dessert brimming with fresh cherries and a chocolate-almond twist - m-m-m-m-m-m Ingredients:
1 lb fresh sweet cherries |
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 (100 g) package almonds, ground |
1 cup milk |
1/2 cup 10% half-and-half cream |
4 large size eggs |
1/3 cup sugar, plus |
2 tablespoons sugar, divided |
12 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup swiss dark chocolate, chopped (about 1/2 a bar) |
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat ove ot 375F and place rack in center of oen. Wash cherries and remaove stems and pits.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter. In a food processor or with a hand mixer, combine flour, almonds, milk, cream, eggs, 1/3 cup sugar, melted butter, vanilla and salt. Mix until batter is completely smooth, 45-60 seconds. Let rest.
3. Butter a 10-inch ceramic or earthenware tart or pie pan with remaining 1 tablespoons butter. Pour 1/3 of the batter into dish and bake until very lightly set, 5 minutes. Remove from oven and scatter cherries, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and chocolate over batter. Pour remaining batter evenly over all. Bake until puffed, set and golden brown around the edges, 45-50 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes; dust with icing sugar. Before serving, dial up the presentation with some additional grated chocolate also.
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