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FRENCH CLASSIC
The Simple French Dessert That's (Way) Easier Than Pie
★★★★★
5.0 (310)|(2 Reviews)Fresh sweet berries baked in a silky vanilla and almond custard that puffs like a Dutch baby.
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By Morgan Baker (Recipe Developer)•Published May 4, 2026
⏱ 50 mins
Simply Recipes / Morgan Baker🔥 210 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Blender batter takes 60 seconds to prepare.
- Warm custard meets sweet bursting summer berries.
FRENCH CLASSIC
The Simple French Dessert That's (Way) Easier Than Pie
France's most forgiving baked dessert: sweet fresh blackberries, raspberries, and cherries arranged in a buttered baking dish, drowned in a crepe-like custard of eggs, milk, sugar, and almond extract, baked until golden and puffed. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings6 servings
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Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh berries (cherries, blackberries, raspberries)
- 3 large eggs & 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk & 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp melted butter & 1 tsp pure vanilla & 1/4 tsp almond extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
1
Blend French custard
In a blender, whiz eggs, sugar, milk, flour, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract for 30 seconds.
2
Scatter berries and pour
Butter a 9-inch pie dish. Scatter berries across bottom. Pour custard evenly over fruit.
3
Bake until puffed
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until puffed, set, and golden around edges. Dust with powdered sugar.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Serve warm with a dusting of confectioners' sugar right out of the oven.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories210 kcal
Protein6g
Carbs30g
Total Fat7g
Sodium: 85mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
