Description
Cherry Clafoutis with Almond Flour is a soft, rustic French-inspired dessert made with sweet cherries, creamy custard batter, and naturally gluten-free almond flour. This easy baked cherry dessert has a delicate nutty flavor, a golden top, and a tender center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for summer gatherings, brunch, or an elegant yet simple family dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fine almond flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 1 pinch salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) 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 sugar together until pale and slightly fluffy.
- Add the almond flour and salt, then whisk until fully combined.
- Pour in the milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the almond flour to hydrate.
- Gently pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and cool for at least 15–20 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fine almond flour for the best texture. If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them well to prevent excess moisture. Serve slightly warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or Greek yogurt. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg