Elegant French Clafoutis with Cherries and Almonds

Name: Elegant French Clafoutis with Cherries and Almonds
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

A Classic French Dessert with a Nutty Twist

This elegant French clafoutis combines the sweet and tart flavors of cherries with a subtle hint of toasted almonds for a delightful finish to any meal.

1 h 10 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 1/4 cups whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling

2 cups fresh cherries, pitted

1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

For the Topping

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Preparation

Preparing the Batter

Preheat and Grease

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

Add Wet Ingredients

Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then slowly add milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Assembling the Clafoutis

Pour Batter

Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish.

Add Filling

Evenly distribute the cherries and toasted almonds over the batter, gently pressing them in.

Add Butter

Dot the surface with melted butter.

Cooking Process

Baking

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, until the edges are golden and set but the center remains slightly jiggly.

Cooling

Allow the clafoutis to cool for at least 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.

Serving

Slice and serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Plating & Serving