Cherry Clafouti, or Clafoutis for the Snooty Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter for dish
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup creme fraiche plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup half and half
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounce dried sour cherries roughly chopped
- 1 ounce toasted almonds roughly chopped
- 12 ounce fresh cherries halved and pitted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 197g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 291 | |
| Calories from Fat 100 | 34% |
| Total Fat 11.35g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 5.17g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium 316mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 42.25g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 36.75g | 25% |
| Protein 6.69g | 11% |
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