Cherry Buttermilk Clafoutis

Name: Cherry Buttermilk Clafoutis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ½ cup natural cane sugar, divided; 16 ounces sweet cherries, pitted; 3 whole eggs; 1¼ cups buttermilk; ⅓ 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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ cup natural cane sugar, divided
•16 ounces sweet cherries, pitted
•3 whole eggs
•1¼ cups buttermilk
•⅓ 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.
Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 9" pie pan with unsalted butter. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
5 min
2.
Arrange cherries in a single layer on bottom of pan. Set aside.
5 min
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.
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.
Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.
15 min