Muskegon-Inspired Cherry and Almond Clafoutis

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A rustic French-style baked custard featuring fresh cherries and toasted almonds, inspired by the cherry orchards around Muskegon. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers fresh sweet cherries, pitted, whole milk, large eggs 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 220 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

• 2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• optional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9-inch round baking dish with 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
2. Step 2: Spread 2 cups pitted fresh sweet cherries evenly in the bottom of the dish.
3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and slightly frothy.
4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and whisk until fully incorporated.
5. Step 5: Gradually whisk in 1 cup whole milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract, creating a smooth batter.
6. Step 6: Pour the batter over the cherries in the baking dish.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds evenly on top.
8. Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the clafoutis is puffed and golden and a knife inserted comes out clean.
9. Step 9: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving warm or at room temperature.