Gluten-free, lactose-free cherry clafoutis
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 60 min
- Serving: 8
- Cost: Low
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PRESENTATION
Cherry clafoutis is this classic French treat from the beautiful Limousin region. Really, it’s a must-try. Traditionally, it’s all about baking whole cherries in a batter of milk, eggs, sugar and flour. It's got this texture, you know—somewhere between a soft cake and a pudding. But here's the thing: this version does a little swap. We’re using oat milk instead of cow’s milk and rice flour instead of wheat flour, so it’s both gluten-free and lactose-free.
Plus, we throw in some hazelnut granules. I mean, the crunch they add! Super tasty. It contrasts with that soft batter and those juicy cherries. The texture? It's delicate, with a moist, creamy center and a lightly golden surface—much like a flan. Pretty simple to make, actually.
When summer gives us tons of cherries, a dairy-free cherry clafoutis is the way to go. For sure. Fans of French desserts will really appreciate this dish's flavor. So so good. With these changes, it becomes a go-to for anyone interested in gluten-free dessert recipes or just looking for something lighter. And, you know what, those hazelnut bits on top? They add a crispy bite that pairs beautifully with the sweet, juicy cherries baked inside.
This dessert is both elegant and casual, which is awesome for any occasion. You end up with a lactose-free cherry clafoutis that feels almost luxurious—with its soft, custardy middle and rustic charm. Perfect for lovers of cherry dessert recipes or anyone hunting for delicious dairy-free dessert recipes. This version is not only easy to make, but it also brings a bit of French summer to any table. So, enjoy a slice and savor those fresh, fruity flavors that define a perfect clafoutis. Seriously good.
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INGREDIENTS
- for a 10-inch (25 cm) pan
- Cherries 2.7 cups (400 g)
- Sugar 1 cup (200 g)
- Eggs 5.3 oz (150 g) - (3 medium eggs)
- Vanilla bean 1
- Oat milk 0.9 cup (200 g)
- Rice flour 3.2 oz (90 g)
- Chopped hazelnuts 1.8 oz (50 g)
- Lemon peel 1
- Fine salt 1 pinch
- Rum 0.5 oz (15 g)
- for the baking dish
- Sunflower seed oil to taste
- Sugar 2 ½ tbsp (30 g)
- for decoration
- Powdered sugar to taste
How to prepare Gluten-free, lactose-free cherry clafoutis
To prepare the lactose-free, gluten-free cherry clafoutis, start with the cherries: wash them, dry them well, remove the stems and pit them 1. You should obtain about 2 1/4 cups of cleaned cherries (approximately 12.3 oz). Gather the eggs in a large bowl, add the sugar 2 and beat with an electric mixer for a few minutes 3. You should get a pale, voluminous and frothy mixture.
At this point add the rice flour 4 and mix for a few more moments. Add the vanilla bean seeds 5 and the grated lemon zest 6.
Add a pinch of salt 7 and the oat milk in a thin stream 8, stirring constantly, until you obtain a smooth, fluid and homogeneous batter. Finally add the rum and mix again 9.
Grease a 10-inch (25 cm) ceramic baking dish with vegetable oil, coating the bottom and sides well. Then dust the dish with granulated sugar 10 so it is evenly coated. Spread the cherries on the bottom of the dish 11 and add the crushed hazelnuts 12.
Pour the prepared batter over the cherries 13, covering them well 14. Bake in a conventional oven preheated to 356°F for about 60 minutes, placing the dish on the middle rack. The clafoutis should be golden on top and soft inside. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the dish 15.
At this point dust it with powdered sugar 16 17 and serve 18.