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Fresh or frozen cherries can be used in this classic French dessert, which combines characteristics of pudding and custard and, in this case, has a nice almond flavor. Ingredients:
18 ounces fresh cherries, pitted, or one 16-ounce package frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed, drained |
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon cornstarch |
1/3 cup all purpose flour |
1/4 cup almonds, toasted |
4 large eggs |
pinch of salt |
1 cup whole milk |
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously butter shallow 1 1/2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Combine cherries, 1 tablespoon sugar and cornstarch in medium bowl; toss to coat. Arrange cherries in bottom of prepared dish. Blend flour and almonds in processor until nuts are finely chopped. Whisk eggs, salt and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl to blend. Whisk in flour mixture. Add milk, butter, lemon peel, and vanilla and almond extracts; whisk until smooth. Pour custard over cherries.
2. Bake clafoutis until set in center and golden on top, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly. Sprinkle powdered sugar over and serve warm.
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