Best 6 Best Clafoutis Recipes

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Clafoutis [kla-foo-tee] is a delectable French dessert that seamlessly blends the essence of a custard tart with the rustic charm of a pancake. Originating in the Limousin region of France, this versatile dish can be prepared in both sweet and savory variations, catering to diverse palates. While the traditional clafoutis recipe revolves around fresh black cherries, culinary enthusiasts have embraced a myriad of fruits, from juicy blueberries and plump raspberries to seasonal peaches and tart plums, creating a vibrant array of flavor combinations. This article presents an enticing collection of clafoutis recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the classic cherry clafoutis to innovative savory renditions incorporating sun-ripened tomatoes or creamy goat cheese, these recipes are designed to delight both novice and experienced bakers alike. Embark on a culinary journey through the world of clafoutis and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEAR CLAFOUTI



Pear Clafouti image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons pear brandy (recommended: Poire William)
2 to 3 firm but ripe Bartlett pears
Confectioners' sugar
Creme fraiche

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Butter a 10 x 3 x 1 1/2-inch round baking dish and sprinkle the bottom and sides with 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar.
  • Beat the eggs and the 1/3 cup of granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. On low speed, mix in the flour, cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, salt, and pear brandy. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel, quarter, core, and slice the pears. Arrange the slices in a single layer, slightly fanned out, in the baking dish. Pour the batter over the pears and bake until the top is golden brown and the custard is firm, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar, and creme fraiche.

CLAFOUTIS AUX CERISES (CLASSIC CLAFOUTI)



Clafoutis aux Cerises (Classic Clafouti) image

A quick and classic cherry clafoutis, made the authentic French way with the pits still in the cherries. Should you wish to avoid the pits when enjoying this gorgeously simple dessert, you can remove them prior to baking. Clafoutis can be served warm or cool.

Provided by Narno

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups milk
½ vanilla bean, split
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
4 cups cherries (with pits)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine milk and vanilla bean in a pot and steep for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish with butter. Spread out cherries in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt in a bowl. Add eggs one at a time; beat with an electric mixer after each addition until smooth and creamy.
  • Remove vanilla bean from milk and discard. Add milk to egg mixture. Pour in heavy cream; mix until smooth. Pour mixture evenly over cherries.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top of clafoutis is golden, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 tablespoons sugar on top. Let cool slightly before serving so that the clafoutis is set. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 63.6 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

APPLE CLAFOUTIS



Apple Clafoutis image

Clafoutis is a French dessert which combines fresh fruit and custard. Just like a souffle, it rises beautifully then it deflates once cooled. It's best made in a cast iron skillet but any oven-proof skillet will work. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large eggs
¾ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoons salted butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
6 cups apples, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix eggs and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth. Whisk in flour and salt. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract and set aside to rest.
  • Melt butter, brown sugar, and water in a 10 1/4-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until mixture starts to boil. Reduce heat to medium; swirl skillet, but do not stir, until mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add apples and cinnamon. Cook and stir until apples are crisp-tender and starting to brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Stir egg mixture and pour over the apples in the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown and custard is set, 28 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 185.2 mg, Sugar 33.2 g

JULIA CHILD'S BERRY CLAFOUTIS



Julia Child's Berry Clafoutis image

This recipe is for a delicately sweet dessert whose elegance should not distract from its ease (it can be made while the rest of dinner is in the oven). Make sure you have fresh berries, and serve the result warm. We call for blueberries or blackberries here, but feel free to try it with whatever seasonal fruit catches your eye.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Butter for pan
1 and 1/4 cups whole or 2 percent milk
2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 pint (2 generous cups) blackberries or blueberries, rinsed and well drained
Powdered sugar in a shaker

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a medium-size flameproof baking dish at least 1 1/2 inches deep.
  • Place the milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and flour in a blender. Blend at top speed until smooth and frothy, about 1 minute.
  • Pour a 1/4-inch layer of batter in the baking dish. Turn on a stove burner to low and set dish on top for a minute or two, until a film of batter has set in the bottom of the dish. Remove from heat.
  • Spread berries over the batter and sprinkle on the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Pour on the rest of the batter and smooth with the back of a spoon. Place in the center of the oven and bake about 50 minutes, until top is puffed and browned and a tester plunged into its center comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. (Clafoutis need not be served hot, but should still be warm. It will sink slightly as it cools.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 78 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIC CLAFOUTIS



Basic Clafoutis image

Provided by John Besh

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4–6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup whole milk
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and butter until the sugar is dissolved. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Pour the batter into a cast iron skillet or pie pan.
  • 2. Now add your favorite fruit or flavoring (see below). Bake until the clafoutis is beautifully puffed and golden, 35-40 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Clafoutis Variations: Concord Grape Clafoutis: Once the batter is in the skillet, scatter 2 cups slightly crushed Concord or other black or red grapes on top. Cherry Clafoutis: Scatter 2 cups pitted cherries onto the batter once it's poured into pie plates. Pear Clafoutis with Pear Eau de Vie: Core 1 ripe pear and cut into pieces. Pour the batter into the skillet and top with the pear pieces. Bake. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons eau de vie and serve immediately. Milk Chocolate and Hazelnut Clafoutis: Melt 1 cup chopped milk chocolate in a large mixing bowl set above a simmering pot of water. Fold in the clafoutis batter until smooth and fully incorporated. Pour into a skillet or pie plate, sprinkle with 1/4 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, and bake.

FRUIT & ALMOND CLAFOUTIS



Fruit & almond clafoutis image

This gorgeous French pudding is full of melt-in-the-mouth goodness

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Treat

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

a little oil or softened butter , for greasing
400g mixed blackberries, blueberries and raspberries
50g ground almond
2 tbsp plain flour
100g golden caster sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
250ml double cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Oil or butter a 23cm flan dish or tin (not loose-bottomed) and scatter the berries over the base.
  • Whizz all the batter ingredients in a blender until smooth, pour it over the fruits and bake for 20-25 mins until risen and golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.55 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe fruit. The sweetness and flavor of the fruit will shine through in the clafoutis, so it's important to use the best fruit you can find.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the batter tough, so be sure to mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the clafoutis in a hot oven. This will help the clafoutis to rise and brown evenly.
  • Let the clafoutis cool slightly before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the clafoutis with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Clafoutis is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, clafoutis is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Whether you're a fan of classic clafoutis with cherries or a more unique clafoutis with seasonal fruit, there's a recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give clafoutis a try!

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