Egg Free Clafoutis

This easy vegan cherry clafoutis recipe is super tasty and takes about ten minutes to prepare before baking. An egg free clafoutis is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!

recipe originally published July 5, 2011

 

 

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   3. The science of custard
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   5. How long does clafoutis last?
   6. Reheating methods
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Why you'll love this egg free clafoutis

This egg free clafoutis recipe is just as tasty as the traditional clafoutis recipe. The prep is literally minutes, and the bulk of that is pitting the cherries. Pop it in the oven, and in an hour you have a seriously tasty dessert or breakfast - it is like a slightly sweet, fruit version of our vegan egg bites.

Grab some fresh cherries or your favorite fruit. The rest of the short ingredient list may already be in your pantry, and this vegan cherry clafoutis could be your dessert tonight or breakfast tomorrow! 

What is clafoutis?

Traditionally a layer of cherries topped with a custard made with eggs, clafoutis can be breakfast or dessert at our house. Yes, breakfast - think Dutch baby or even French toast or crepes.

Conventionally made with cherries, this vegan clafoutis recipe is just as delicious with mixed berries or almost any fruit.

I compare the consistency of a clafoutis custard to a flan. It has been a long while since I have had a traditional version made with eggs, but that is how I remember it and I feel like this egg free clafoutis is a close match. It is tasty, according to everyone I have shared it with. 

 

The science of custard

Like most baking recipes, a clafoutis is a science project. Making a vegan clafoutis even more so. Omitting one of these ingredients or changing the measurements may result in a broken, separated, or runny consistency.

Replacing eggs with silken tofu is the method I use to achieve the custard like consistency of a traditional clafoutis.

I add the corn starch as a binding thickener for a smooth, even texture. 

Variations on this recipe / Ingredient substitutions

Even with the science of baking, this vegan cherry clafoutis recipe has a couple of ingredients with the versatility to suit your favorites.

A traditional clafoutis recipe uses cherries, but just about any fruit will work. If you prefer, sub the cherries for a similar amount of:

• sliced peaches
• mixed berries
• sliced plums
• apricots - fresh OR dried!

In addition to fruit, any milk should work with this recipe. Cashew milk adds rich flavor.

This recipe can be baked in all sorts of pans. Keep in mind the cooking times may vary with different size pans.

I have made this egg free cherry clafoutis in:

• a smaller size (8 inch) cast iron skillet
• a 8 inch cake pan
• a 9 inch springform pan

 

How long does clafoutis last?

My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this egg free clafoutis within three days.

Cool completely and refrigerate in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid. 

Reheating methods

I love a cold leftover clafoutis! If you just cannot do that, a quick reheat freshens it up.

• Oven: Arrange pieces of clafouti on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° F until warmed through, checking / turning after 5-7 minutes.
• Air Fryer: Air fry single pieces of clafouti at 350 °F and check after 5 minutes. Flip clafouti and continue heating for another couple minutes as needed. 

 

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Yield: 8 servings

Egg Free Clafoutis

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This easy clafoutis recipe is super tasty and takes about ten minutes to prepare before baking. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 ounces / 1 pint cherries, pitted (or equivalent amount of any berry / fruit, sliced)
• 1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu
• 6 ounces dairy free vanilla yogurt
• ¼ cup (2 ounces) dairy free milk
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup (46 g) gluten free all purpose flour
• ⅓ cup (78 g) vegan granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (36 g) cornstarch
• powdered sugar, for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
2. Grease a 9 inch cake pan, skillet, baking dish, or springform pan. Optional: Line bottom of pan with a parchment round for easy removal, if you want to remove the full clafoutis at once.
3. Add cherries / fruit to the prepared baking dish, arranging in a single layer. Set aside.
4. Add tofu, yogurt, milk, and vanilla to a blender jar. Blend until smooth.
5. To the tofu mixture in the blender, add flour, sugar, and cornstarch. Blend again until smooth.
6. Pour tofu mixture over cherries fruit. Pick up baking dish and gently tap on counter, settling the batter into an even layer around the fruit.
7. Bake at 350 °F for 50-55 minutes, or until golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
8. Set clafoutis aside to cool.
9. To serve: sprinkle with powdered sugar and a lemon wedge. 

Notes

Variations / Ingredient substitutions

Even with the science of baking, there are a couple of ingredients that have versatility to suit your favorites.

A traditional clafoutis recipe uses cherries, but just about any fruit will work. If you prefer, sub the cherries for a similar amount of:

• sliced peaches
• mixed berries
• sliced plums
• apricots - fresh OR dried!

In addition to fruit, any milk should work with this recipe. Cashew milk adds rich flavor.

This recipe can be baked in all sorts of pans. Keep in mind the cooking times may vary with different size pans.

I have made clafoutis in:

• a smaller size (8 inch) cast iron skillet
• a 8 inch cake pan
• a 9 inch springform pan

How long does clafoutis last?

My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy this egg free clafoutis within three days.

Cool completely and refrigerate in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid. 

Reheating methods

I love a cold leftover clafoutis! If you just cannot do that, a quick reheat freshens it up.

• Oven: Arrange pieces of clafouti on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° F until warmed through, checking / turning after 5-7 minutes.
• Air Fryer: Air fry single pieces of clafouti at 350 °F and check after 5 minutes. Flip clafouti and continue heating for another couple minutes as needed. 

Recommended Products

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  Red Cherries
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  Organic Silken Tofu
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  Dairy Free Yogurt
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  Unsweet Almond Milk
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  Gluten Free AP Flour
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  Pure Corn Starch
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  Vitamix Low-Profile
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  Cast Iron Skillet
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  Springform Pan, 7 Inch

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 153Total Fat: 2gSodium: 72mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 7g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

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