Introduction
A clafoutis is a French dessert traditionally made with cherries. It is also commonly made with other fruits, such as apples, pears, plums, or blackberries. The fruit is arranged in a baking dish and a batter is poured over it before baking. Clafoutis is usually served warm, dusted with confectioners’ sugar.
Ingredients
-1 1/2 cups (360 ml) milk
-1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
-3 eggs
-1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-2 cups (280 grams) cherries, pitted (or other fruit)
-Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Method
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees
2. Combine milk, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Pour mixture over fruit in a baking dish.
4. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until clafoutis is puffed and golden brown.
5. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.
Potential changes & improvements
-Try using different fruits, such as apples, pears, plums, or blackberries.
-Add a streusel topping for extra crunch.
-Experiment with different flavoring, such as almond extract or liqueurs.
What other food it works well with
Clafoutis pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Common Mistakes
-Overmixing the batter will result in a tough clafoutis.
-Not preheating the oven will prevent the clafoutis from puffing up.
-Forgetting to dust the clafoutis with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Nutritional Information
Allergens: eggs, wheat
What other food it works well with
Clafoutis pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.