2 C pitted cherries
Three eggs
1 C milk
1 C sugar
½ C flour
Zest of one lemon
¼ t salt
1 t vanilla
3 T butter, browned
2 T slivered almonds
Powdered sugar
Whipped Cream (optional)
Butter a 9-inch pie plate. Heat oven to 375.
Place the cherries in a single layer in the pie plate. Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and flour until smooth (you can combine these ingredients in a blender or food processor to make it easier). Add the lemon zest, salt, and vanilla. Lastly whisk in the browned butter, pour the batter over the cherries and sprinkle the almonds on top. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. You can serve the clafouti warm with softly whipped cream. I like to flavor my cream with grand marnier or amaretto for this dessert. I also like to eat clafouti for breakfast with a generous spoonful of Greek yogurt.
