I have loads of cherries from the tree that’s drooping with cherries in my daughters garden. 

So I made a Cherry Clafoutis – it might sound fancy, but don’t be fooled, this French dessert is surprisingly easy to make. And even more importantly, it’s delicious!  This simple and classic recipe features fresh cherries baked in an almond scented custard.

The basic ingredients are milk, eggs, flour, sugar and fruit. Easy peasy! For this cherry clafoutis, I’ve also included vanilla extract and almond extract. 

It bakes up with a super creamy texture. It’s almost like a cross between flan and cake. Dust lightly with powdered sugar and serve for breakfast, brunch or dessert with ice cream or yogurt. 

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Cherry Clafoutis

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups cherries, pitted
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp flour
• 3 tbsp sugar
• ¾ tsp pure vanilla extract
• ½ tsp almond extract
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375℉ and grease a 9-inch pie plate.
• Arrange the cherries in a single layer.
• Combine all other ingredients and mix well.
• Pour mixture over cherries.
• Bake until puffed and golden, about 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar if desired.
• Serve with ice cream or frozen yogurt.