Recipe

Cranberry Clafoutis

Cherry clafoutis topped with a dollop of whipped cream in a white baking dish on a kitchen countertop.

Here is a version just in time for the holidays based on a traditional French custard recipe. The tart cranberries contrast nicely with the sweet custard.

This recipe serves about 6.

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar plus ¼ cup sugar (separated)
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup heavy or whipping cream
  • Chantilly cream
  • Medium sauce pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • 2 quart baking dish or gratin dish
  • Mixer with whisk attachment
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In medium sized sauce an place cranberries, ¼ cup sugar and water.
  • Bring to a slow boil over medium heat and boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • With slotted spoon remove cranberries from pan and place in an even, single layer on the bottom of buttered baking dish.
  • Continue to boil the remaining cranberry liquid until it has reduced to about ¼ cup. Remove from heat.
  • In mixer bowl with whisk attachment, whip eggs and remaining 1 cup of sugar until well incorporated and light in color. Gradually sift flour into egg mixture whisk until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk, cream.
  • With whisk still on stream reduced syrup into bowl and whisk until well blended. Remove from mixer and pour over cranberries in baking dish.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set.
  • Remove from oven while still warm and dish into bowls garnished with a dallop of chantilly cream.

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