Easy to make, fresh, light, and rustic. Clafouti (pronounced “clafootee”) is a traditional French countryside dessert, originating in the Limousin region of France. Clafouti is a wonderful summertime dessert that is traditionally made with dark, sweet, unpitted cherries, but almost any fruit can be used. If you choose to leave the cherry pits in be sure to alert your guests to the presence of the pits. This recipe is more custardy than cakey, not too sweet, with a full, ripe cherry flavor. The thick custard batter is poured over the fruit in a deep buttered baking dish, and the cherries float to the top. The batter puffs when baked and forms a light crust. Normally served warm with a sprinkling of powdered sugar, but serving clafouti chilled is just as delicious