Although this dessert sounds awfully fancy, it’s actually incredibly easy to make and will pretty much impress anyone with your knowledge of French desserts. Clafoutis has traditionally been made with cherries, but I’m never in the mood to pit 2 whole cups of cherries, so I always reach for berries. Amazingly, this recipe is mixed in one bowl which is always always always a plus. And, to elevate the vanilla flavor, I’ve added 2 tablespoons of brandy to just slightly excite you in each bite. Slice it up into squares to eat or just dig in with spoons.

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 generous cups berries (like raspberries and blackberries)

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 cup milk, room temperature

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, more for greasing

2 tablespoons brandy

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup almond flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Heat the oven to 350°. Grease an 8 by 10 dish with butter.

2. Place the berries in a single layer on the bottom of the dish. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and brandy until combined. Add in the flours, sugar, and salt and whisk vigorously until slightly frothy. Pour the batter over the berries.

4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve alone or with freshly whipped cream.