Probably because it is so quick and simple to make, this custardy baked flan nestled with fruits is a staple among French home cooks in the Summer. It is ideal to make do with the abundance of cherries in early Summer and combines them with an eggy, almost custard-like batter, which makes for a refreshing yet comforting dessert.
How to store this Classic French Cherry Clafoutis?
Chill it. After making (and enjoying) this clafoutis – if you have any leftovers – you can cover it with plastic film and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Don’t freeze it. I don’t recommend freezing a clafoutis. The texture is delicate, and it will likely get soggy/mushy when thawing.
Can I prepare the batter ahead of time?
The batter can be prepared hours, up to a day ahead, kept well sealed in the fridge.
Can this recipe be made using other fruits?
While it wouldn’t be traditional, you can absolutely made this recipe using other fruits such as apricots, raspberries or strawberries. Even apple or pear could work well! Just know that when a clafoutis is made with another fruit than cherry, traditionnally in France it is called a “Flaugnarde”.
Can I use frozen fruits for this recipe?
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