Cherry Streusel Breakfast Clafoutis (Printable)

Tender clafoutis baked with cherries and finished with crunchy streusel for a delightful morning treat.

# Ingredient list:

→ Batter

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
06 - 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

→ Fruit

08 - 2 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted and halved

→ Streusel Topping

09 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
10 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
12 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
13 - 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
14 - Pinch fine salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter a 9-inch oven-safe pie dish.
02 - Combine flour, brown sugar, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Incorporate cold butter and rub with fingertips until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Set aside.
03 - Blend milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
04 - Distribute pitted cherry halves evenly across the bottom of the buttered dish.
05 - Pour batter over cherries, covering the fruit evenly.
06 - Scatter prepared streusel mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
07 - Place dish on center oven rack and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set. A skewer should come out clean when inserted.
08 - Allow to cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Light yet indulgent great for both breakfast and dessert
  • No special equipment required just a blender and a baking dish
  • Make ahead friendly and delicious warm or cold
  • Customizable with any seasonal fruit or even frozen cherries
  • The streusel topping offers irresistible crunch
02 -
  • Works with any stone fruit or berries
  • High protein from eggs and milk
  • Best enjoyed warm but still lovely at room temperature
  • The cherries are always my favorite part juicy and jewel toned they remind me of picking fruit with my grandmother on early summer mornings Back then we would sneak more cherries than we saved for recipes and that simple joy always returns with each bite
03 -
  • Letting the batter rest ten minutes creates a creamier texture
  • Use cold butter for extra crunchy streusel
  • Do not skip buttering the baking dish for easy release and golden edges
  • Serve slightly warm for best flavor though it holds up well at room temperature

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