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Luscious Cherry Mochi Clafoutis Recipe Easy Sake-Infused Custard Dessert

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A comforting and unique dessert combining the chewy texture of mochi with the rustic charm of a French clafoutis, infused with subtle sake flavor and juicy fresh cherries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups fresh cherries, pitted (Bing cherries recommended)
  • ½ cup (60g) glutinous rice flour
  • ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) dry sake
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 8-inch (20cm) baking dish with melted butter, coating edges well to prevent sticking.
  2. Pit and rinse 1 ½ cups of fresh cherries. Toss lightly with a teaspoon of sugar if desired. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together ½ cup glutinous rice flour, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and ⅓ cup granulated sugar.
  4. In a larger bowl, beat 3 large eggs until lightly frothy.
  5. Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk, ¼ cup sake, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Add a tablespoon of milk if batter is too thick.
  7. Pour half the batter into the greased dish. Scatter cherries evenly on top, then pour remaining batter over to cover them gently.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed slightly and top is golden with a slight jiggle in the center. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to keep custard tender. Pit cherries carefully to avoid bruising and excess juice. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Frozen cherries can be used but reduce sugar and baking time slightly. For dairy-free, substitute milk and butter accordingly. Sake can be replaced with mirin or apple juice for alcohol-free version.

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Keywords: cherry dessert, mochi clafoutis, sake custard, glutinous rice flour dessert, easy cherry dessert, Japanese dessert, French clafoutis, chewy custard dessert

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