Description
French Fruit Clafoutis is a classic baked dessert featuring a creamy, flan-like batter studded with fresh blueberries and peaches. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of fruit with a rich vanilla-infused batter, baked to golden perfection and optionally topped with powdered sugar or ice cream for a luscious finish.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 2 peaches, sliced
Optional for Serving
- Powdered sugar
- Ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a pastry brush, evenly spread the melted butter throughout a 9-inch cast iron skillet or a deep 9-inch pie pan, then set aside.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth. Gradually add the flour, salt, whole milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Assemble clafoutis: Carefully pour the batter into the prepared skillet. Gently arrange the blueberries and sliced peaches evenly on top of the batter.
- Bake the clafoutis: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the clafoutis cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture and flavor.
- A cast iron skillet helps achieve a nicely browned crust, but a deep pie pan works well too.
- Room temperature eggs create a lighter, fluffier batter.
- For a gluten free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten free baking blend.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- Adding a little lemon zest to the batter can enhance the fruit flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
