Gluten-Free Clafoutis
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This delightful gluten-free clafoutis, a rustic French dessert featuring a tender, cake-like batter studded with your favorite fruits or chocolate. Its slightly crisp edges and soft, custardy center offer a comforting and elegant treat.
At a glance: This easy desserts recipe yields 4 servings in about 40 minutes (20 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or almond flour, granulated sugar or coconut sugar, vegan butter or coconut oil — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more desserts recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Clafoutis: When preparing this desserts recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Clafoutis: This recipe is gluten-free by using a certified gluten-free flour blend or almond flour, avoiding any gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or almond flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 0.5 cup vegan butter or coconut oil, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or fresh berries or other filling of choice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a similar sized oven-safe skillet, then line it with parchment paper for easy removal. This preparation ensures the clafoutis won't stick and will be simple to serve.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened vegan butter or coconut oil and granulated sugar or coconut sugar until the mixture is pale yellow and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Then, beat in the two large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, followed by the pure vanilla extract until well combined and fragrant.
- 3
Add the certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or almond flour and the salt to the wet ingredients. Gently fold them together with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are perfectly fine. Overmixing can lead to a tougher texture.
- 4
Carefully fold in your chosen mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or fresh berries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with your spatula to create a smooth surface.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set in the center and the edges are lightly golden brown. Allow the clafoutis to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving, as gluten-free baked goods continue to firm up as they cool, developing their best texture.
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Tips & Notes
- Almond flour browns faster than conventional flour — tent with foil if the top colors before the center is set.
- Separate eggs when cold (the yolks are firmer), then let whites come to room temp before whipping.
- Softened butter should hold a fingerprint but not be greasy — if it melts on touch, it's too warm for creaming.
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