Cranberry Chocolate Clafoutis

Elevate your holiday dessert game with easy Cranberry Clafoutis made in a blender. A touch of decadent chocolate balances the tart cranberries in the best way.

Decadent Cranberry Clafoutis

Clafoutis is a classic French dessert that I had never heard of until I went to culinary school. The first time I tasted it, I fell in love.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, it’s a pretty ideal dessert, especially for the holiday season. It’s super sophisticated and has a fancy French name, but we’re making it in the blender.

What is Clafoutis?

Clafoutis (“kla-foo-tee”) is a dessert originating in the Limousin region of France, made by baking fresh fruit (traditionally cherries, but we’re using cranberries today!) in a simple batter that is similar to a pancake batter.

It’s kind of a cross between a flan and a Dutch baby, if you’re familiar with those. When the batter is cooked, it has a soft, slightly eggy, and creamy custardy texture that is the perfect pairing with the tart fruit.

Cranberry Chocolate Clafoutis Ingredients

• butter – for greasing the pie pan.
• eggs – essential for the custard-like texture of this dessert.
• whole milk – adds moisture and richness.
• sugar – sweetens the batter and balances the tartness of the cranberries.
• vanilla extract – adds a warm, aromatic flavor.
• salt – just a pinch, to enhance the flavors of all of the other ingredients.
• flour – thickens the batter and provides structure.
• fresh cranberries – add a tart, juicy contrast to the sweet custard.
• chocolate chips – add a bit of decadence and some sweetness to contrast the tart cranberries.
• powdered sugar – for dusting as a finishing touch for this clafoutis recipe.

How to Make the Perfect Clafoutis Dessert

1. BLEND. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt until well combined. Add the flour and blend until smooth.

2. DIVIDE. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and layer in the cranberries and chocolate chips.

3. BAKE. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the dish comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled, dusted with powdered sugar.

Can You Make Clafoutis in Advance?

Yes, clafoutis can easily be made in advance! It’s great served at room temperature, so you can bake it an hour or two in advance of serving it and hold it at room temperature.

Or, to hold it longer than a few hours, you can refrigerate the baked clafoutis and serve it cold.

How to Serve Cranberry Clafoutis

This cranberry clafoutis dessert can be served warm or room temperature. Simply dust with powdered sugar for a simple yet pretty presentation, or for extra indulgence, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.

How to Store Clafoutis

This clafoutis dessert is best stored in the refrigerator, tightly covered with plastic wrap. It can be stored for up to 3 days.

Before serving leftovers, allow it to come to room temperature, or warm it in a 300 degree oven until warmed through.

Can you freeze clafoutis?

Freezing this clafoutis recipe is not recommended, because the texture may become compromised after thawing. Best to enjoy it when it’s fresh!