Grilled Black Cherry Clafouti

Name: How to make grilled black cherry clafouti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 6 large eggs; 1 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoon brandy; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 (12-ounce) package frozen cherries, thawed; confectioners' sugar, for serving

Patricia Stagich|July 3, 2013 1:12 pm EST

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The batter for this traditional French dessert is somewhere between that of a cake and a custard. It takes no more than 10 minutes to prepare the batter in the blender.

Prep Time

10

minutes

Cook Time

45

minutes

Servings

8

Total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 large eggs
1 1/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) package frozen cherries, thawed
confectioners' sugar, for serving

Directions

Step 1: Pre-heat the outdoor grill.
Step 2: Generously coat a 10-inch skillet with 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
Step 3: Process 6 eggs, 1 1/4 cup half-and-half, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons brandy, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well blended.
Step 4: Add 2/3 cup flour and process until smooth and well blended.
Step 5: Scatter 1 (12oz) bag frozen cherries in the prepared skillet and pour the batter over them.
Step 6: Place on grill over indirect heat and "bake" until puffed and golden, about 40-45 minutes. Lightly dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.