Cherry Clafoutis
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups fresh pitted cherries or a 12-oz. bag of frozen cherries, thawed and drained
- 1 tbsp white sugar for macerating
- ½ cup white sugar for the batter
- 1 to 2 tbsp almond-flavored liqueur such as amaretto, optional
- 3 large eggs
- 1¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp real vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a medium-sized baking dish.
- If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain. Place the cherries in a medium-sized container and add 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of almond-flavored liqueur (if desired) or gently press the cherries to release the remaining liquid. Toss and set aside.
- Place the top oven rack in the center position and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a blender, combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract, flour, and the rest of the sugar. Pulse until just foamy.
- Arrange the cherries in the baking dish you greased earlier. Pour the batter over them and sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.