33min 4 ppl
Vegan Cherry Clafoutis with Oat Cream
60 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
60 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
310 kcalper person
Protein 8g
Carbs 52g
Fats 7g
About this dish
Silken tofu replaces eggs and oat cream stands in for dairy to produce a custardy, barely-set batter that clings to whole unpitted cherries — the traditional French method of leaving the stones in during baking releases almond-like benzaldehyde into the crumb, deepening the flavour in a way no pitted version can match.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Fresh cherriesstems removed, unpitted500 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat creame.g. Oatly Creamy Oat200 ml
- Unsweetened oat milk80 ml
- Vegan butterfor greasing1 tsp
Dried Goods
- Silken tofudrained300 g
- Caster sugardivided90 g
- Plain floursifted60 g
- Cornstarch2 tbsp
- Icing sugarfor dusting1 tsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
- Almond extract0.5 tsp
- Fine sea salt1 pinch
Utensils
- Baking dish
- Blender
- Wire rack
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan (200°C conventional). Grease a 24cm round ceramic or cast-iron baking dish with vegan butter and dust lightly with 1 tablespoon of the caster sugar, tipping out any excess.
Approx. 0 minutes
2
Combine the silken tofu, oat cream, oat milk, remaining caster sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a blender. Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth.
Approx. 1 minutes
3
Add the sifted flour, cornstarch, and salt to the blender. Pulse 6-8 times until just incorporated — do not overblend once the flour is added.
Approx. 0 minutes
4
Arrange the cherries in a single layer across the base of the prepared dish, spacing them evenly.
Approx. 0 minutes
5
Pour the batter slowly over the cherries so they remain evenly distributed. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flour to hydrate.
Approx. 10 minutes
6
Transfer to the centre rack of the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are set and lightly golden and the centre jiggles only very slightly when the dish is nudged — it will firm further as it cools.
Approx. 42 minutes
7
Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving. Dust with icing sugar just before bringing to the table. Serve warm or at room temperature directly from the dish.
Approx. 20 minutes
