Mixed berry, cherry and almond clafoutis

500g (1lb 2oz) mixed fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and pitted cherries

4tbsp plain flour

50g (2oz) ground almonds

100g (31/2oz) golden caster sugar

2 large eggs, beaten

2tbsp finely grated orange zest

2 egg yolks, beaten

250ml (9fl oz) double cream

1tsp vanilla extract

Icing sugar, for dusting

Adding ground almonds to the clafoutis batter gives this dessert a wonderfully rich, nutty flavour

In short	Serves: 4 people Course: Desserts
Nutrition (per portion)	650 calories 47g fat (23g saturates)

Method

1 Preheat the oven to 190ºC/170ºC fan/Gas 5. Lightly grease a shallow 23cm (9in) ovenproof flan or pie dish and scatter the berries and cherries over the base.

2 Place all the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture over the fruit and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until it is risen and golden brown. Dust the clafoutis with icing sugar and serve warm.