Cherry-almond Clafouti

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces large fresh pitted cherries or 12 ounces frozen cherries, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 large eggs, plus
• 1 egg yolk
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 4 teaspoons cognac (optional) or 4 teaspoons brandy (optional)
• confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling
• 2 tablespoons roasted sliced almonds, for garnish (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat over to 375°f.
• 2 butter four 1-cup capacity ramekins, or custard cups.
• 3 in a small bowl, toss the cherries with 2 tbsp of the sugar, then divide evenly among the ramekins (or custard cups) in a food processor, combine the almonds, the remaining sugar, the flour, salt, eggs, egg yolk, milk, and almond extract.
• 4 process about 30 seconds,or until the almonds are ground and the mixture forms a smooth batter pour the batter over the cherries, dividing equally.
• 5 top each serving with 1 tsp cognac, or brandy, and bake 35 minutes, or until puffed and brown.
• 6 let cool until warm (they will sink slightly).
• 7 sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and garnish with toasted almonds, if desired.
• 8 serve warm.
• 9 note: to make one large dish of clafouti instead of individual servings, pour the batter into a buttered 2-quart baking dish and cook 45 minutes.
• 10 serve by spooning clafouti into individual dessert dishes.