Fast Desserts Recipes - Cherry Clafoutis

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (60g) self-raising flour

• 1/3 cup (90g) caster sugar

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup (125ml) milk

• 75g butter, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

• 1 tablespoon brandy

• 425g can pitted cherries, drained

• icing sugar, to dust

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 200°C (400F°/Gas 6). Lightly grease a shallow 1 liter ovenproof dish.

2. Sift the flour and sugar into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and gradually add the combined egg, milk and melted butter. Pour in the vanilla essence and brandy and stir until it forms a smooth batter.

3. Place the cherries in the prepared dish and pour the mixture over so that it is evenly  spread between the cherries. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the batter is firm and browned. Dust with icing sugar. Serve immediately with thick cram, if desired.

Note: A clafoutis is a classic French batter pudding that is traditionally made with cherries. However, you can use other canned or stewed fruit such as plums or peaches of you prefer.