Description
Cherry and Almond Clafoutis is a rustic French-inspired baked dessert with a soft custard texture, juicy cherries, and a delicate almond flavor. This easy one-bowl recipe creates a golden, lightly sweet treat perfect for brunch, afternoon coffee, or an elegant summer dessert. The combination of fresh cherries, creamy batter, and toasted almonds makes every bite tender, comforting, and beautifully aromatic.
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh cherries, pitted
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 250 ml whole milk
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 30 g unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 40 g sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and generously butter a 9-inch round baking dish.
- Spread the pitted cherries evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until slightly pale and smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt, then whisk gently.
- Pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously.
- Sift in the flour and whisk until the batter becomes smooth and lump-free.
- Stir in the melted butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to improve texture.
- Pour the batter evenly over the cherries.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the center is set and the top turns golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
Use ripe, sweet cherries for the best flavor. You can substitute frozen cherries (thawed and drained). Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the texture light and custardy. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the oven at 160°C for best results. Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg