Description
Indulge in this delightful Gluten-Free Cherry Clafoutis, a classic French dessert with a twist. This baked custard-like treat features sweet cherries nestled in a tender almond flour batter, making it a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Fresh Sweet Cherries:
2 cups, pitted
Eggs:
3 large
Granulated Sugar:
1/2 cup
Almond Extract:
1/2 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Almond Flour:
1/2 cup
Cornstarch:
1/4 cup
Whole Milk:
1 cup
Heavy Cream:
1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar:
for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9-inch round baking dish or pie plate.
- Prepare the Cherries: Arrange the pitted cherries evenly in the dish.
- Make the Batter: In a blender, combine eggs, sugar, almond extract, vanilla, salt, almond flour, cornstarch, milk, and cream. Blend until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the batter over the cherries. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the clafoutis is set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.
- Serve: Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- This dessert is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- You can substitute cherries with blueberries, raspberries, or sliced peaches for a seasonal twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
