Description
This Gluten-Free Cherry Clafoutis is a delightful French dessert featuring fresh, juicy cherries baked in a light, custard-like batter made with almond and tapioca flours. With a golden top and tender inside, this naturally gluten-free clafoutis is perfect for a comforting dessert or a special brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
Batter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Others
- Butter, for greasing
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Arrange Cherries: Spread the pitted fresh cherries evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to ensure each bite has fruit.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk the three large eggs and half a cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and frothy, which helps achieve a fluffy texture.
- Add Liquids and Flavors: Pour in one cup of whole milk, half a cup of heavy cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk these until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, and salt to evenly distribute the dry components.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, whisking continuously until a smooth, consistent batter forms without lumps.
- Pour Batter Over Cherries: Pour the prepared batter evenly over the cherries in the baking dish, making sure all the fruit is covered.
- Bake the Clafoutis: Place the baking dish in your preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the clafoutis has turned golden brown on top and is set in the center—check by inserting a skewer or knife, it should come out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the clafoutis to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar if desired, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure cherries are pitted to avoid any biting into the pits.
- Almond flour and tapioca flour provide gluten-free structure and a tender crumb.
- You can substitute whole milk with a dairy-free alternative for a lactose-free version.
- Dusting with powdered sugar enhances presentation but is optional.
- Serve alone or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
