Do you ever find yourself craving a sweet and satisfying dessert, but don't have the time or energy to whip up a complicated treat?
Look no further than the delightful and versatile French dessert Clafoutis.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy-to-make dish will transform your favorite summer fruits into a decadent and impressive dessert.
What is a Clafoutis (Clafouti)?
A Clafoutis, sometimes spelled Clafouti in English speaking countries, is a thick custard dessert topped with fruit, usually cherries or other stone fruit.
It is prounounced klæf.uːˈti. Or for those of us that don't speak phonetics "cla foo tee". The s is silent if it is there, which is probably why English speaking countries dropped it.
Some people describe the texture as a cross between a custard or pudding and a pancake.
What type of fruit to use on top of a Clafoutis?
Use whatever fruit you want.
In France it was originally made with cherries. I kept with the stone fruit family for this recipe, but I have also seen citrus, pears, berries, and even dried fruits used.
What are the ingredients in a Clafoutis?
You probably already have the ingredients on hand. Besides the fruit for the top you will need:
- eggs
- milk
- flour
- sugar
- vanilla or almond extract
- salt
To make it gluten free, almond flour would pair nicely with the stone fruits. You could also swap in a dairy free milk and even some egg substitute for vegan preparations.
More Stone Fruit Recipes from #OurFamilyTable
Cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, even dates raspberries and mangoes are all members of the stone fruit family. And they are all delicious! Here are some recipes to inspire you from some of my favorite bloggers:
Scrumptious Stone Fruit Recipes
- Cherry Stilton Crostata from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Dates with Mascarpone and Walnuts from Palatable Pastime
- Mango Habanero Chutney from Magical Ingredients
- Peach Tarts in Puff Pastry from Art of Natural Living
- Plum Crisp from Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups stone fruit such as peaches, plums, cherries
- powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 10″ pie pan or other shallow baking dish.
- Place the pan on a flat baking sheet to make getting it in and out of the oven easier and to catch any overflow.
- Whisk together all ingredients except the fruit and powdered sugar.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange fruit on top of the batter.
- Bake at 400°F until golden brown around the edges and the center is set, about 20-25 minutes.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar dusted on top.
Notes
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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey
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