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Flavorful Cast Iron Cherry Clafoutis with Almond Crust

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A rustic French baked custard dessert featuring fresh cherries and a crunchy almond crust, baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet for a golden caramelized edge.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup almond flour, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir in 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of your cast iron skillet.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes to set.
  4. While the crust bakes, whisk together 3 large eggs and ¼ cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth and slightly thickened. Add 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon almond extract (if using), then whisk again until well combined.
  5. Drain and pit the cherries thoroughly to avoid excess moisture. Scatter the cherries evenly over the baked crust in the skillet.
  6. Pour the custard batter carefully over the cherries, covering the fruit but not overflowing the pan.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are puffed and golden brown and the center is just set but still slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
  8. Cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Prebaking the almond crust prevents sogginess and enhances flavor. Use room temperature eggs for a smoother custard. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let the clafoutis cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing to firm up. Fresh cherries are preferred, but thawed frozen berries can be used as alternatives. For gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with more almond flour. Dairy-free substitutions include almond or coconut milk and vegan butter.

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