If you’re looking for a great cherry dessert this time of year, look no further than this vegan Cherry Clafoutis. It’s the kind of food that’ll win you rave reviews even if your family is used to your Michelin-star-quality recipes; and yet it’s easy enough for an inexperienced baker to pull off with very little chance of failure. The stars of this clafoutis are the cherries, of course, but what lifts it into the realm of the sublime is the almond. I actually use it in three different ways in this dish: I stir in some almond flour and some amaretto, an almond flavored liqueur, or almond extract, into the batter, and I scatter some blanched, sliced almonds on top, although those are optional. The story goes that French chefs made the clafoutis with cherries that still had their pits in them, and the pits imparted a slightly bitter, almond-like flavor to the dish. Don’t try it unless you want to make a detour to the dentist during the dessert course. Check to get new recipe updates by email.
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