Friday, June 24, 2022

Fresh Cherry Clafouti/#Dairy Month

If you have not had the pleasure of enjoying fresh cherries on a summer day, you must try this dessert! If you have had the pleasure, you know how amazing fresh cherries are! Cherries are a "good for you" summer treat and during the peak season, I love to cook and bake with them as often as I can. They are also incredible tasting right from the bag, but don't forget to remove the pit!

What is needed for Fresh Cherry Clafouti?

You are going to need a cherry pitter. This is what they look like. Picture is below this paragraph. I bought this one about 2 years ago, and I use it quite often. To use it, simply wash the cherries with clear water and pat dry. Pull the stem off of each one. Place the cherry directly on the round silver base directly below the long silver stem looking piece. Place the cherry so that the stem piece will drive directly into the top of the cherry, when you push the handle down. When that happens, the pit will be pushed out of the bottom of the cherry. Throw the pits away and keep the cherries together in a container and refrigerate them once the pits have been removed.

There are other ways to remove pits, but most of them are messy, and I have seen a couple that look dangerous!

Once the cherries are pitted, refrigerate them to keep them cold, especially if you are in a hot climate.

Fresh Cherry Clafouti Ingredients

(Makes 4, 8-ounce cups)

1 1/2 cups fresh Cherries, pitted, then sliced

2 large Eggs

1/2 cup +1/8 cup Milk

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sugar

1/4 cup All Purpose Flour

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract

Today I made a Fresh Cherry Clafouti in individual servings. They are easy to serve, and it helps determine if you have made enough! Everyone gets one dish!

You are going to love the fresh flavors from the cherries mixed with the pudding like flavor. Comfort food!

Pit each cherry that you will be using. You do not want to miss any pits when making this dessert! Make sure to grease the sides and bottom of the bowls with butter.

Cut the cherries in half. Distribute the cherries evenly between the bowls or ramekins. If you are making this in one large dish, no distribution is needed. Just pour the cherries in the pan!

Using a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, sugar, flour, vanilla extract and almond extract.

Pour the mix into each bowl, distributing it equally. Place in 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes. When checking for the degree of doneness, stick a toothpick in the cups to double check. If more time is needed for cooking, check in small intervals until done.

Drop a dollop of whipped cream on the top of the Cherry Clafouti. Top the whipped cream with a cherry! A Fresh Cherry Clafouti is a treat! Enjoy! Find a printable recipe a little further down the page.

Here is a list of what everyone else in the blogging group made today! Check out these awesome recipes and Thank you for stopping by today. You made my day!

Friday #DairyMonth Recipes

3 Ingredient Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip by Blogghetti

Tropical Milkshake by A Day in the Life on the Farm

Cheesy Potato Casserole by Hostess At Heart

Cheddar Cheese Crisps by Cheese Curd In Paradise

Chive, Onion and Bacon Crescent Rolls by A Little Fish in the Kitchen

Easy Cheesy Corn Dip by The Spiffy Cookie

Fresh Cherry Clafouti by The Freshman Cook

Fried Cauliflower Feta Balls by Magical Ingredients

Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars by Jolene's Recipe Journal

Easy Alfredo Sauce by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

Marinated Boccancini Salad by Palatable Pastime

Smoked Fish Dip by Art of Natural Living

Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter by Jen Around the World

Three Cheese Garlic Grilled Cheese by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

Vegetable and Cheddar Tarts by Karen's Kitchen Stories

Here is a printable recipe:

Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Fresh Cherry Crisp / #FarmersMarketWeek

We are celebrating #FarmersMarketWeek this week, and today I am sharing an easy and delightful Fresh Cherry Crisp with you! I baked this tasty dessert in 4-8 ounce dessert bowls, topped them with whipped cream and put a cherry on top. Everyone loved them! I think you will too!

Fresh Cherry Crisp
(recipe serves 4)
(printable recipe at end of page)

1 1/2 pounds Fresh Cherries
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
2-3 scrapes of Lemon Zest

Topping

1/3 cup firmly packed Brown Sugar

1/2 cup Flour

1/4 cup Rolled Oats

3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

4 tablespoon cold chopped Butter 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
2-3 tablespoons Sugar

Wash your cherries. Pit each cherry. Slice each cherry into quarters.

Add the lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest to the cherries and mix together.

In a separate bowl mix together the brown sugar, flour, rolled oats and cinnamon.

Add the chopped butter to the oatmeal mix.

Add the cherries to the baking dishes.

Top each dish with the oatmeal topping. I like when there is a bit of the cherries showing around the edge, but if you prefer, sprinkle it all over to cover the cherries. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. If you use a larger baking dish, extend the baking time needed. While your crisp is baking, make the whipped cream by mixing together the heavy cream, and the sugar on high speed.

Pit a cherry for the top of each dish. Leave the stem on and use the cherry pitter so that the cherry comes out of the bottom, and the stem stays intact. Top the dish with the whipped cream, a cherry and serve. Enjoy!

Check out more tasty #FarmersMarketWeek recipes from some blogging friends below! There is something for everyone!

Thanks Ellen from Family Around the Table and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting our Farmer’s Market Event!

Wednesday Farmer’s Market Week Recipes