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Mother's Day Cherry Clafoutis Almond Custard

A delightful French dessert featuring sweet cherries baked in a creamy almond custard, perfect for celebrating Mother's Day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Custard Base
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk whole or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar granulated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
Topping
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Dish
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Make the Custard
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt until smooth.
Assemble the Clafoutis
  1. Pour half of the custard mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the halved cherries evenly over the custard. Pour the remaining custard over the cherries.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the custard is set and lightly golden on top.
Serve
  1. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Clafoutis can be served warm or at room temperature. It pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.