French-Style Strawberry Clafoutis with Almond Flour
A delicate baked custard dessert studded with fresh strawberries and nutty almond flour for a gluten-free twist on a French classic. This french-inspired desserts (gluten-free) ready in about 50 minutes layers hulled and halved fresh strawberries, large eggs, whole milk milk into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups, hulled and halved fresh strawberries
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- for dusting powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9-inch round baking dish; arrange 1 1/2 cups hulled and halved fresh strawberries evenly in the dish.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Step 3: Sift in 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; whisk until the batter is uniform and free of lumps.
- Step 4: Pour the batter evenly over the strawberries in the baking dish, allowing the fruit to float slightly.
- Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the clafoutis is puffed, golden on the edges, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes; dust the top with powdered sugar before serving warm or at room temperature.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does French-Style Strawberry Clafoutis with Almond Flour take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (10 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover French-Style Strawberry Clafoutis with Almond Flour?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in French-Style Strawberry Clafoutis with Almond Flour?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale French-Style Strawberry Clafoutis with Almond Flour for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is French-Style Strawberry Clafoutis with Almond Flour gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
