Easy Creamy Cherry Almond Clafoutis Recipe Perfect for Summer Desserts
A light and creamy French dessert featuring fresh cherries and a subtle almond flavor, perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh cherries, pitted (or thawed frozen cherries, drained)
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons flaked almonds
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, for greasing
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Position the rack in the middle and butter the baking dish thoroughly.
- Pit and rinse the cherries, then pat dry and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth, then gradually add the milk, heavy cream, and almond extract.
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Spread the cherries evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Pour the batter over the cherries and tap the dish gently to release air bubbles.
- Sprinkle the flaked almonds on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until puffed, golden around the edges, and the center is set but still creamy.
- Cool slightly on a rack before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs to avoid curdling. Don’t overmix the batter to keep it tender. Butter the dish generously for a crisp edge. Check doneness starting at 30 minutes; the center should be set but slightly wobbly. Let batter rest a few minutes before baking for smoother texture. If batter is too thick, add a splash of milk; if too thin, add a teaspoon of flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of the
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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