Yes, you too can make an easy, elegant French Dessert at home, in your Instant pot! This simple but very yummy Cherry Clafoutis uses frozen, defrosted cherries so that you can enjoy it any time of year.
Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Cake
- Easy. A simple pour and cook recipe made simple in your Instant Pot.
- Flavorful. Packed with the natural tart and sweet flavors of cherry.
- Versatile. This clafoutis recipe can be customized with a variety of fruits from your refrigerator or freezer.
What Is Clafoutis?
If you’re wondering, What is clafoutis, the simplest way I can describe this is fruit baked in a custard or fruit baked in a batter.
Which brings us to making Cherry Clafoutis in an Instant Pot. Traditionally, of course, this is baked. But I often make Instant Pot cakes that were supposed to be baked and they are actually quite delicious. If you haven’t tried my Instant Pot Keto Carrot Cake .
So does the Instant Pot actually BAKE these cakes?
Not in the least. They are steamed cakes.
But they do not taste soggy at all. They are just moist and usually fairly light. It’s a great way to make cakes without heating up the whole kitchen with your oven.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Frozen Pitted Cherries- These will be thawed and drained before adding them to the Cherry Clafoutis.
- Eggs - Help bind the cake and work as a leavener.
- Truvia - You can substitute the Truvia with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar if you’re not watching your carbs.
- All-Purpose Flour
- Whole Milk
- Lemon - The acidity in the lemon helps balance the sweetness in some of the other ingredients.
- Vanilla extract - To bring out the natural sweetness in the cherries.
To make this very simple classic French dessert, you need no fancy ingredients. Just frozen cherries that have been thawed, sugar, milk, flour, vanilla extract–and some lemon juice.
The lemon juice really helps perk up the flavor of the cherries so don’t pass up on that. This is a dessert so simple, even a child could make it.
How To Make Cherry Clafoutis
I am no Julia Child (obviously) but I too can make French Desserts–but only if they are stupid easy. This Cherry Clafoutis qualifies.
Basically, you take frozen, defrosted cherries. You mix up some eggs, milk, flour, and sweetener to make a custard, and you cook the two together. Here are the step by step instructions that are broken down even further later on in the post:
- Place cherries in a heat-safe, well-greased 6 x 4 metal pan.
- In a blender on low speed, mix together the eggs, sweetener, flour milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Pour this mixture on top of the cherries. Cover the pan with foil sealing well on all sides.
- Place two cups of water in the inner liner of your Instant Pot. Place a steamer rack into the inner liner.
- Place the foil-covered bowl on the rack.
- Cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
- At this point, you could choose to top with a little more sugar, and either broil or air fry the Clafoutis, or serve as is
New To Pot In Pot Cooking?
If you’re living a low carb lifestyle, check out my Mixed Berry Custard ! It’s a lot like this clafoutis but it’s keto friendly.
Cherry Clafoutis Variations
I’ve made this with many different berries. So if you’re craving a raspberry dessert, for example, make this with raspberries. Really any kind of berry will work. But so will different soft stone fruits.
I do think you need the fruit to be super ripe if you’re going to use plums or peaches, as there isn’t enough time to truly cook the fruit down.
What To Serve With Clafoutis
A Cherry Clafoutis is a perfect balance between tart and sweet, but if you’re wanting to make your Instant Pot cake even more decadent, consider serving it with one of these:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Whipped Topping
- Chocolate Syrup
How Long Does It Last?
Since this clafoutis recipe contains fruit, the moisture content is fairly high. Typically desserts that are high in moisture have a shorter shelf life to avoid bacteria or mold growth.
While this Cherry Clafoutis recipe is technically shelf stable, it does last longer if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you keep it chilled, you can expect it to last for 4-5 days. Left at room temperature, you should consume it within 3 days of preparing it in your Instant Pot.
Want MoreInstant Pot Recipes?
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken is an easy 30-minute dinner and you can make rice on top of it, as the video shows.
- Pressure Cooker Rice and Dal is a great vegetarian rice dinner.
- This Lebanese Lentil and Rice dish is another great Vegetarian Instant Pot recipe .
- Instant Pot Indian Khichadi is comfort food in a bowl!
- Instant Pot Risotto with Shrimp is another one-pot comfort meal.
- Buffalo chicken casserole for the days you want low carb recipes
- You might also like low carb Chicken Biryani that uses riced cauliflower.
- Chicken and Mushrooms are a great combo.
- My kids love Instant Pot Pork Chops with Rice and Vegetables
- Zucchini Lasagna - You won’t even miss the pasta.
- Haluski Recipe - A wonderful cabbage and noodles recipe.
Instant Pot Cherry Clafoutis Recipe | French Dessert
Ingredients
- ▢ 12 ounces ( 340.2 g ) Frozen Pitted Cherries , thawed and drained
- ▢ 2 ( 2 ) Eggs
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 0.25 g ) Truvia , (or 1/2 cup sugar)
- ▢ ¼ cup ( 31.25 g ) All-Purpose Flour
- ▢ 1/3 cup ( 81.33 ml ) Whole Milk
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) Lemon , zested and juiced
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) vanilla extract
Instructions
Place cherries in a heat-safe, well-greased 6 x 4 metal pan.
In a blender on low speed, mix together the eggs, sweetener, flour milk, lemon zest and juice and vanilla. Pour this mixture on top of the cherries. Cover the pan with foil sealing well on all sides.
Place two cups of water in the inner liner of your Instant Pot. Place a steamer rack into the inner liner.
Place the foil-covered bowl on the rack.
Cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
At this point, you could choose to top with a little more sugar, and either broil or air fry the Clafoutis, or serve as is
You can make a clafoutis with berries such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries etc.
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Instant Pot Cherry Clafoutis Recipe | French Dessert
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Frozen Pitted Cherries thawed and drained
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Truvia (or 1/2 cup sugar)
- ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Whole Milk
- 1 Lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Place cherries in a heat-safe, well-greased 6 x 4 metal pan.
In a blender on low speed, mix together the eggs, sweetener, flour milk, lemon zest and juice and vanilla. Pour this mixture on top of the cherries. Cover the pan with foil sealing well on all sides.
Place two cups of water in the inner liner of your Instant Pot. Place a steamer rack into the inner liner.
Place the foil-covered bowl on the rack.
Cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
At this point, you could choose to top with a little more sugar, and either broil or air fry the Clafoutis, or serve as is
You can make a clafoutis with berries such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries etc.
Instant Pot Cherry Clafoutis Recipe | French Dessert https://twosleevers.com/instant-pot-cherry-clafoutis/
Simple Chickpea Salad is the perfect vegan salad that can be made in 30 minutes and is combined with freshly chopped vegetables for a delightful bite.
What Makes This Simple Chickpea Salad Awesome?
- Chickpeas. The main reason I eat chickpeas? Simply because they are delicious. Chickpeas are soft, creamy, substantial, and just great.
- Simple. I think my mom lied to me about this Indian Chickpea Salad. She said this was junk food so I would eat it, but now that I’m older I’m not sure how it’s junk food? It’s chickpeas and vegetables . But I’m glad she did because I love this salad.
- Delicious. I have no idea why I don’t eat it more often. This was the first time in years I’ve made it. I only made a little and it was gone in one sitting. I’m actually looking forward to making more!
Are Chickpeas Healthy?
- Glycemic Index. The thing to know about chana or chickpeas is that while they aren’t low carb , they do have a lower glycemic index than many other beans.
- Fiber. If you’re trying to control blood sugar surges, chickpeas, when eaten in small quantities, won’t give you an immediate sugar spike. Since they have high fiber content, they also tend to be very filling.
- Affordable. Using dried chickpeas not only gives you better, less mushy texture, but it’s much less expensive and allows you to control how they’re made and what ingredients are used when cooking.
How To Make A Simple Chickpea Salad
- Cook. Cook the chana or chickpeas.
- Chop. While they’re cooking, chop the veggies.
- Combine. Mix the cooked chickpeas with onions, tomatoes, cilantro, salt, cayenne, and lemon juice. You eat it.
How to Cook Chickpeas
- Stovetop. Soak the beans with water that covers them up to two inches overnight. Simmer and cook for 1.5-2 hours. You have to keep an eye on them so the water doesn’t boil over, so you’re best off using a much deeper pot than you think you will need.
- Instant Pot. Add one cup of dried chickpeas to your Instant Pot , and three cups of water. Cook at high pressure on the BEAN setting for 20 minutes. Allow it to naturally pressure release ( NPR ) for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release ( QR ) to release all remaining pressure.
Can I Use Canned Chickpeas?
Absolutely. Drain and rinse the chickpeas before using, and then use them as you would cooked chickpeas .
How to Make Roasted Chickpea Salad
Roasted Chickpeas would make a great addition to this salad. I would not recommend using ALL roasted chickpeas. Part of the beauty of this salad is the softness and chewiness of the chickpeas.
- Roasting. To roast chickpeas, it really helps to have an air fryer. Place the chickpeas straight into the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400F, and cook for 8-10 minutes until they are crunchy.
- Drying. Once the chickpeas are cooked, you can allow them to dry for a little bit. Drizzle with salt, and then add any other spices you choose.
Is Chickpea Salad Vegan?
This simple Chickpea Salad recipe is vegan ! It’s just a beautiful blend of vegetables, spices, and lemon juice to create an easy dish you’re going to love.
Tips and Tricks for Chickpea Salad
- Cucumber. I used about 1/2 cup of cucumber when I made this Garbanzo Bean salad. Use more or leave it out altogether if you are not a cucumber fan.
- Store-bought. If you really want to make this chana recipe fast, buy store-bought pico de gallo and canned chickpeas and mix it all up.
- Roasted. If you use roasted chickpeas, consider using only as much as you would croutons in a salad, for a great crunchy addition.
- Slicing. I will say that my Kuhn Rikon pull chopper makes this thing a breeze. It cuts through those veggies with just a few small pulls and I do like that.
Variations for Chickpea Salad
- Indian Chickpea Salad. Cook as directed and add chaat masala as the seasoning.
- Avocado Chickpea Salad. Replace the cucumber with half a cup of sliced avocado.
- Meats. Add 1 cup canned tuna , add 1 cup rotisserie chicken or canned chicken , or add 1 cup steamed shrimp . This makes for delicious chickpea salad sandwiches!
Want More Chickpea Recipes?
- Coconut Chickpea Curry - delicious and simple!
- Morrocan Chickpea Soup - warm and tasty!
- Chickpea Soup - the ultimate comfort food!
- Chickpea Brownies - you’ll never believe it!
Simple Chickpea Salad
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup ( 164 g ) Dried Chickpeas , soaked in hot water for an hour
- ▢ 3 ( 3 ) Bay Leaves
- ▢ 3 cups ( 750 g ) Water
- ▢ 1 cup ( 14 g ) Red Onion. chopped , finely minced
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 74.5 g ) Tomatoes , diced
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 8 g ) Cilantro
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Cayenne Pepper , adjust to taste
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 61 g ) Lemon Juice
- ▢ 1/2 cup cucumber , optional
Optional Ingredients to vary the flavors
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Chaat Masala
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Amchoor , (dried mango powder)
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ( 0.25 teaspoon ) kala namaak , (volcanic black salt with a slightly sulphuric smell)
Instructions
FOR THE STOVETOP
- Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in water that covers them by at least two inches.
- Cook them on low for 1 1.2 - 2 hours, then drain.
- Meanwhile chop onions, tomatoes, and cilantro finely.
- Drain the chickpeas and mix chopped vegetables and all other ingredients. Mix well and taste, adjusting as needed. You want a good mix of tangy, salty, and spicy.
FOR THE INSTANT POT
- Put the chickpeas in your Instant Pot along with 3 cups of water.
- Add the bay leaves and cook at high pressure for 20 minutes on the BEAN setting.
- Allow it to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
- Meanwhile chop onions, tomatoes, and cilantro finely.
- Drain the chickpeas and mix chopped vegetables and all other ingredients. Mix well and taste, adjusting as needed. You want a good mix of tangy, salty, and spicy.
Tips and Tricks for Chickpea Salad
- Cucumber. I used about 1/2 cup of cucumber when I made this Garbanzo Bean salad. Use more or leave it out altogether if you are not a cucumber fan.
- Store-bought. If you really want to make this chana recipe fast, buy store-bought pico de gallo and canned chickpeas and mix it all up.
- Roasted. If you use roasted chickpeas, consider using only as much as you would croutons in a salad, for a great crunchy addition.
- Slicing. I will say that my Kuhn Rikon pull chopper makes this thing a breeze. It cuts through those veggies with just a few small pulls and I do like that.
Variations for Chickpea Salad
- Indian Chickpea Salad. Cook as directed and add chaat masala as the seasoning.
- Avocado Chickpea Salad. Replace the cucumber with half a cup of sliced avocado.
- Meats. Add 1 cup canned tuna , add 1 cup rotisserie chicken or canned chicken , or add 1 cup steamed shrimp . This makes for delicious chickpea salad sandwiches!
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This post was originally published on June 25, 2017, at 11:17 AM.
