Easy Cherry Almond Breakfast Clafoutis
A quick and comforting French-inspired breakfast featuring tart cherries and toasted almonds baked in a light, eggy custard. Perfect for busy mornings or cozy brunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or 2%, almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- ⅓ cup (40 g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour/gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar (can reduce or substitute with coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter, for greasing
- 2 tbsp (15 g) sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch (23 cm) oven-safe baking dish thoroughly and sprinkle half the sliced almonds evenly across the bottom.
- Prepare the cherries by pitting and halving fresh cherries or thawing and draining frozen cherries. Spread cherries evenly over the almond layer in the dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and slightly frothy. Slowly add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Sift in flour and whisk until fully incorporated with a thin, silky batter.
- Pour the batter over the cherries and almonds. Gently tap the dish on the counter to release air bubbles. Sprinkle the remaining sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the clafoutis puffs slightly, turns golden around edges, and is set but still jiggles gently in the center.
- Cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving. Optionally dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough texture. Use room temperature eggs and milk for smooth blending. Toast almonds for best flavor. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Batter can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. For nut-free version, omit almonds and add cinnamon or nutmeg. For vegan version, use plant-based milk, vegan butter, and egg substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the clafoutis
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: cherry clafoutis, almond breakfast, quick breakfast, easy brunch, custard bake, gluten-free option, dairy-free option