Cherry Buttermilk Clafoutis

A delightful French dessert featuring sweet cherries baked in a custardy buttermilk and almond flour batter, enhanced with fresh ginger and vanilla. This elegant clafoutis combines the perfect balance of fruit and custard for a sophisticated yet comforting dessert.

8 servings
1 hr 25 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup natural cane sugar, divided
  • 16 ounces sweet cherries, pitted
  • 3 whole eggs
  • cups buttermilk
  • cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown rice flour or all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
  • for dusting

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 9" pie pan with unsalted butter. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Arrange cherries in a single layer on bottom of pan. Set aside.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    In a bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, remaining sugar, almond flour, brown rice flour, vanilla, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Pour evenly over fruit.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    Bake about 50 minutes, until golden brown around edges and set in center. Test by inserting a toothpick in center-if it comes out clean, the clafoutis is ready.

    50 min

  5. 5.

    Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.

    15 min

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