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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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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Egg Free Clafoutis
This easy clafoutis recipe is super tasty and takes about ten minutes to prepare before baking. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!
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
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- 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.
- Add cherries / fruit to the prepared baking dish, arranging in a single layer. Set aside.
- Add tofu, yogurt, milk, and vanilla to a blender jar. Blend until smooth.
- To the tofu mixture in the blender, add flour, sugar, and cornstarch. Blend again until smooth.
- 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.
- Bake at 350 °F for 50-55 minutes, or until golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Set clafoutis aside to cool.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount 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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Allie says
Your busy weekend sounds great--and that clafouti looks EVEN BETTER. Blackberries are my favorite berry, but, really, I'll take any berry that's on sale. Can I have some of that blackberry icecream? 🙂
spabettie says
ha - what's on sale INDEED.
and OH MY... I have it on my list to recreate the ice cream... stay tuned. it was SO amazing.
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
I had a fantastic weekend. Unplugged and just had fun with friends and family.
I have to admit, I love fireworks. I guess I'm a big dork, but I do. I haven't seen a fireworks show since before Meghan was born, though. She can't stay up that late...
This recipe looks wonderful! It features my two favorite berries! 🙂
spabettie says
your weekend sounds awesome, Maryea! we unplugged a lot too, which was so nice. I actually like seeing fireworks, as my friend Stephanie said "when they're professionally done" 😀 and I'd rather watch from someone's deck. or a boat on the river.
Pure2raw twins says
YUM! I do enjoy fireworks, although we did not see any yesterday. Stayed in and relaxed with the family while watching a movie.
Evan Thomas says
Wow! A clafoutis recipe without eggs. I'm impressed.
spabettie says
haa haa... I was wondering if I could even call it a clafoutis?
Lisa says
The berry clafoutis is so pretty! I've never had clafoutis, but I'm not quite as intimidated by it now 🙂
I'm not so much into fireworks---they're ok, but I'd probably not fight crowds to go see them. We've been hearing them since Thurs too--kind of over it!
My fave berry was blackberries yesterday---we walked around the farm and found lots of wild ones. Normally, I'm a fan of cherries...I really need more berries in my life 🙂
spabettie says
I know! I remember being intimidated before I first made one... and back then it was even EASIER with eggs! this is still very easy, just add a food processor step.
most everyone could use more berries in their life 😀
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Our holiday weekend was spent at home and at my mother in law's house. It was wonderful and the weather was fantastic!
My favorite berry -- strawberries!
Fireworks -- I like them sometimes but for the most part I find them pretty boring.
I don't think I've ever had clafoutis before but I love how simple this recipe is!
spabettie says
it really is simple - one of those that seems more complicated than it is... and SO tasty!
glad you had a great weekend, Holly! hope it lasts into the week!
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
After a couple of days without an update on your blog, I'm happy to find that my mouthwatering mechanisms are still functioning! 😉
I actually like fireworks because I find them pretty and festive (that already tells that I only like the big flowery fireworks, not the kind that makes just terrible noise and nothing else), but I understand they must put an awful stress on animals! No wonder Basil hates them, poor him! That must be the most horrible weekend of the year for him (besides New Years Eve, maybe, when we at least have fireworks over here, for the only time in a year).
My favorite berries are ... Hm. I really can't tell. I think I like a mix (like your used for your beautiful clafoutis, which makes me drool all over the keyboard again - too bad it isn't even *my* keyboard, because I sit at an lab computer while typing this, oh my ... ;))
My weekend was neither special nor long nor great, I had a lot of mental stress with my apartment situation because I can't deal with stress so well, especially when it comes from housing insecurity.
spabettie says
YES, I only like the big flowery kind too... and what a GREAT description! 😀 I will be trying in the coming days to get back into a normal blog routine... although it HAS been nice to receive the personal notes from you all (including you and Stephanie - I feel so loved!) 😀
oh, Kath... I am so sorry. I (mistakenly?) thought the Frederic situation was NOT incredibly pressing after all, but I suppose even if it is not, it would still cause great stress until remedied. I am sorry if I have been casual about it, thinking it less imminent. 🙁 I hope all goes well, and soon. (( hugs ))
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
Ähhh ... Did I describe anything? I really don't know ... So I just wonder what I may have described in a GREAT way. 😉
Please don't feel bad about your comment on my housing situation! It's really not that bad! 🙂
spabettie says
describing the fireworks as "big flowery" 🙂 in talking about them the last couple days, I've been saying things like BOOM and SPARKLE-Y. 😉
oh, I know it's not that bad, but I think I was thinking you were more relaxed about it. stopping to think, though, I would not be. I empathize, I really do. Give Frederic a hug for me? XXO 😀
Kath (My Funny Little Life) says
Frederic is giving you a big 88 keys hug. 😉
spabettie says
aww... XXO
Blog is the New Black says
This looks delicious but I am giggling... because whenever I see the word "clafoutis"... I think it sounds like an STD. Hehehehe.
spabettie says
hee - thanks, Liz. and I can see that - it's a funny word. 😉
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Sounds like a fun filled weekend to me. That dessert looks so good - and festive!
spabettie says
thanks, Heather! and more weekends ahead - today we both took the day off and we are... PREPPING THE POOL !! weeee! 😀
Lisa Fine says
Yum - I love fruit and custard desserts.
We spent part of the weekend at my parents' house to hang out, have a barbecue, and go for a fun drive.
My favorite berries are blueberries [at the moment, anyway - that may change soon].
And I'm not really into fireworks. The noise and the smoke just don't do it for me.
spabettie says
sounds like a great weekend, Lisa! and I'm the same way, pretty much... I like to see fireworks from afar - and as my friend Stephanie says "when professionally done". 😀 the ones here around where we live were sometimes BIG, but we went on a walk outside and the air was smoky and sulfury. and the dog was scared. 🙁
blueberries for the win! have a great week!