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Easy Cherry Almond Clafoutis

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A simple, custardy dessert featuring tart cherries and a nutty almond flavor, perfect for any occasion and easy enough for beginners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted (about 300g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g), sifted
  • 1/4 cup almond flour (25g)
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%) (240ml)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Unsalted butter, for greasing the baking dish
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish thoroughly.
  2. Pit about 2 cups (300g) of fresh cherries. If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain excess liquid.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup almond flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
  4. In a large bowl, crack 3 large eggs and whisk until frothy and pale, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture into the eggs, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Then pour in 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and slightly runny.
  6. Spread the cherries evenly in the buttered baking dish. Pour the batter gently over the fruit.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed slightly, golden around the edges, and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

If edges brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use room temperature milk to avoid curdling. Do not overmix batter after adding flour to keep texture tender. Best served slightly warm. For dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and butter with coconut oil. For gluten-free, use gluten-free all-purpose flour.

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