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Easy Bourbon Sour Cherry Clafoutis

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A light, custardy summer dessert featuring tart sour cherries and a subtle bourbon warmth, perfect for sharing or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Unsalted butter for greasing the baking dish
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter your baking dish generously.
  2. If using frozen cherries, thaw and pat dry. If fresh, pit and rinse cherries. Set aside 2 cups (300 g).
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until slightly frothy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly whisk in milk, heavy cream, bourbon, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  6. Gradually whisk the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, ensuring no lumps remain.
  7. Spread the cherries evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking dish. Pour the batter over the cherries gently.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until puffed, golden around edges, and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the clafoutis rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Use room temperature eggs for smooth batter. Do not stir cherries into batter; they should sit on the bottom. For less alcohol, reduce bourbon or substitute with vanilla extract. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

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Keywords: bourbon, sour cherry, clafoutis, summer dessert, easy dessert, custard, baked dessert

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