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Easy Creamy Cherry Clafoutis Recipe with Almond and Vanilla Flavor

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A simple and elegant baked custard dessert featuring tart cherries, creamy custard infused with vanilla, and topped with toasted almond slices. Perfect for a quick, comforting treat that feels special.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) fresh cherries, pitted (fresh is best, frozen thawed and drained works too)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (2% or nut milk can be used)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (45g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1/4 cup (30g) almond slices, toasted lightly
  • Pinch of salt
  • Butter for greasing the baking dish (unsalted, softened)
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional: a few drops almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish thoroughly.
  2. Pit about 2 cups (300g) of fresh cherries. Optionally toss with 1 teaspoon sugar and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk and 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream. Stir gently until combined.
  5. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract) and a pinch of salt. Gradually sift in 1/3 cup (45g) all-purpose flour and whisk until smooth with no lumps.
  6. Spread the cherries evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the batter over the cherries gently.
  7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup (30g) toasted almond slices evenly on top of the batter.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed slightly and golden on top. A knife inserted near the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense texture. Use room temperature eggs and dairy for a silky custard. Toast almond slices beforehand for better flavor and crunch. Oven temperatures vary; if clafoutis seems too runny, bake a few extra minutes. Ceramic dishes hold heat better than metal for even baking. Reduce oven temperature by 25°F if using convection oven.

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