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Decadent Dark Chocolate Cherry Clafoutis

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A rich and comforting dessert combining tart cherries and velvety dark chocolate in a tender custard base, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) frozen cherries
  • 4 ounces (115g) dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Unsalted butter (for greasing the dish and 1 tablespoon melted)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 8-inch baking dish generously with unsalted butter and set aside.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler) or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly but don’t let it harden.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly frothy (about 2 minutes by hand or 1 minute with a mixer).
  4. Slowly pour the cooled melted dark chocolate into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to combine evenly.
  5. Sift the flour and salt over the chocolate-egg mixture. Gently whisk until smooth and lump-free, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Add the whole milk and vanilla extract, stirring gently until fully incorporated. The batter should be pourable but slightly thick.
  7. Gently fold the frozen cherries into the batter, ensuring they’re evenly distributed but not crushed.
  8. Pour the batter and cherries into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed, golden around the edges, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the clafoutis rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. It will deflate slightly but remain tender and custardy.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Melt chocolate gently to avoid graininess. Do not overmix batter after adding flour to keep it tender. Use frozen cherries to prevent sogginess; if using fresh, pat dry and toss with a teaspoon of flour. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Batter can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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