Variation
Apricot Clafoutis: Replace cherries with halved, pitted apricots.
Celebrate stone fruit season with this cherry clafoutis, a custard-like French dessert enhanced with the nutty depth of toasted almond flour.

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Generously butter a 23cm (9-inch) pie dish or cast-iron skillet and dust with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Tip: Toasting the almond flour in a dry pan for 3 minutes before measuring adds significant depth.
Total time: 55 min · Yields 6 servings
Spread the pitted cherries in a single, even layer across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. If using unpitted cherries, warn your guests about the stones before serving.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and 100g of sugar until pale and slightly frothy. Gradually whisk in the all-purpose flour, toasted almond flour, and salt until no lumps remain.
Slowly pour in the whole milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk gently until the mixture is smooth and resembles a thin pancake batter.
Carefully pour the batter over the cherries in the dish. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the edges are golden brown and puffed, and the center is just set but still has a slight wobble.
Remove from the oven and let the clafoutis cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes. The center will deflate slightly as it cools, which is normal for this style of custard.
The garlic butter sauce is the star — pick sides that soak it up or balance the richness.
Once you've mastered the base recipe, try these popular twists.
Apricot Clafoutis: Replace cherries with halved, pitted apricots.
Boozy Version: Soak the cherries in 2 tablespoons of Kirsch or Amaretto for 30 minutes before baking.
Best eaten within a few hours of baking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently in a low oven.
While traditional French recipes often leave the pits in to impart a subtle almond flavor, pitting them is much safer and more convenient for modern dining.
It is completely normal for a clafoutis to puff up in the oven and sink as it cools. The structure is custard-based, not cake-based.
Yes, but thaw and drain them thoroughly first, otherwise the excess moisture will make the custard soggy.
It should be between a thick crepe batter and a firm flan. It is creamy, soft, and moist, not light and airy like a sponge cake.
It is traditionally served lukewarm (tepid), which allows the custard to set properly while keeping the fruit flavors vibrant.






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