CHERRY CLAFOUTIS

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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 stick butter, melted, plus more for baking dish
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for baking dish
1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and cut in 1/2 or 1 box frozen cherries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch salt
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lemon, zested
Powdered sugar
Ice cream or whipped cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Generously butter and flour a 7 by 5-inch baking dish or 6 individual, wide, flat gratin dishes.
  • Add the cherries, in an even layer, to the prepared baking dish.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the almonds, sugar, flour and salt and pulse until they are coarsely chopped. In a large bowl, using a whisk, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla and lemon zest until they are homogeneous. Add in the melted butter and the flour mixture and whisk until smooth. Pour over the cherries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve with ice cream or whipped cream or both!
  • Oh cherry baby!

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