French · dessert
Clafoutis
Clafoutis reads sweetness 7.8, fruity 5.6 and richness 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a French dessert, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.8 · Fruity 5.6 · Richness 5.1 · Floral 3.7 · Sourness 2.0 · Umami 1.7 · Earthy 0.7 · Salinity 0.5 · Nutty 0.5
What's in it (9)
- 1 lb fresh black cherries (pits left in, traditional)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for pan)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Time & effort: about 50 min (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 204.2 kcal, 10.6 g protein, 4.7 g fat, 32.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Arrange cherries in a buttered baking dish, then whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, milk, cream, and vanilla to make a smooth thin batter.
- Pour over the cherries and bake until puffed and golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm; it will deflate slightly as it cools.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.