Cherry Clafoutis

Serves 4


Ingredients:

½ cup (60g) self-raising flour
⅓ cup (90g) caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup (125ml) milk
75g butter, melted
½ tsp vanilla essence
1 tbsp brandy
425g can pitted cherries, drained
icing sugar, to dust


Method:

• Preheat the oven to moderately hot 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a shallow 1 litre ovenproof dish.
• Sift the flour and sugar into a large bowl, make a well in the centre and gradually add the combined egg, milk and melted butter. Pour in the vanilla essence and brandy and stir until it forms a smooth batter.
• Place the cherries in the prepared dish and pour the mixture over so that it is evenly spread between the cherries. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the batter is firm and browned. Dust with icing sugar. Serve immediately with thick cream, if desired.

Nutrition per serve:
Protein 6.5g;
Fat 20g;
Carbohydrate 44g;
Dietary Fibre 2g;
Cholesterol 142mg;
1595 kj (380 cal)

Note: A clafoutis is a classic French batter pudding that is traditionally made with cherries. However, you can use other canned or stewed fruit such as plums or peaches if you prefer.