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Elegant French Clafoutis with Cherries and Almonds

Name: Elegant French Clafoutis with Cherries and Almonds
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 6 servings
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)

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.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 7, 2025

Elegant French Clafoutis with Cherries and Almonds — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Batter

For the Filling

For the Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 291 kcal
Protein: 8.2 g
Carbs: 45.3 g
Fat: 9.2 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1745 kcal
Protein: 49 g
Carbs: 272 g
Fat: 55 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1	3
1/2 cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
3 large eggs, room temperature	210	18	1	15	0
1 1/4 cups whole milk	150	8	12	8	0
1 teaspoon vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted	102	0	0	12	0
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted	160	3	40	1	5
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted	207	7	7	18	4
2 tablespoons powdered sugar	62	0	16	0	0
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Batter

1
Preheat and Grease
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter.
2
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
3
Add Wet Ingredients
Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then slowly add milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Assembling the Clafoutis

1
Pour Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish.
2
Add Filling
Evenly distribute the cherries and toasted almonds over the batter, gently pressing them in.
3
Add Butter
Dot the surface with melted butter.

How to Make Elegant French Clafoutis with Cherries and Almonds

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 6 servings

1
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.
2
Cooling
Allow the clafoutis to cool for at least 10 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
3
Serving
Slice and serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.