Best 3 French Clafouti Recipes
Clafoutis, a rustic French dessert, is a delightful combination of creamy custard and tender fruit, enveloped in a golden crust. While the classic clafouti features black cherries, this versatile dish can be prepared with a variety of fruits, making it a perfect canvas for seasonal flavors. Our collection of clafouti recipes offers a range of variations, from traditional to modern, ensuring there's something for every palate. From the classic cherry clafouti, bursting with juicy sweetness, to the elegant pear and almond clafouti, infused with nutty richness, these recipes showcase the versatility of this beloved dessert. Whether you prefer a gluten-free version or a vegan interpretation, our recipes cater to diverse dietary needs, making clafouti accessible to all. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of clafouti, a true testament to the artistry of French cuisine.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
FRENCH APPLE CLAFOUTI
Also known as Clafouti Aux Pommess. A classic French combination of apples,lemon and cinnamon in a buttery flour crust. A very delicate and unique desert, easy to make and an artistic presentation as well. Posted for ZWT5, France/Creole.
Provided by BakinBaby
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees; butter a 9x9 pan or 9" pie pan with softened butter.
- In a large bow; whisk together, milk,cream,flour,eggs,sugar vanilla,lemon zest,cinnamon and salt until it forms a smooth thin batter.
- Spread 3/4 of the batter onto the botom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 3-4 min., watch the batter closely and remove before it cooks through. It should just (JUST) start to thicken, when it is set, remove from oven.
- Transfer dish to a heatproof surface and arrange apples in a fan pattern over hot batter.
- Pour remaining batter over apples; bake 35-40 minutes longer, until knife inserted comes out clean.
- Sprinkle powdered sugar over finished clafouti, serve warm.
CHERRY CLAFOUTI (FRENCH CHERRY CUSTARD CAKE)
This "custard cake" is simply an oven baked "pancake" so it is also wonderful for breakfast as well as dessert! This "cake can also be made with blueberries, raspberries, peaches or apricots.. so don't be afraid to experiment with your favourite summer fruit. I would also sprinkle "Juicy" fruit with a couple of tablespoons of plain flour to absorb the juice. This dessert may also be made with harder fruit, such as apples, though I saute apple slices in a bit of butter first. This may be served hot, or cold, but is traditionally served lukewarm. Upon seeing the review below, I realized the short coming of this recipe (the original never stated a pan size when I received it) That being the case, I must state that the recipe is for 6 servings only, and the cook must be careful of not using too large a pan or the results will be quite different than intended.
Provided by Lezlie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make batter by combining eggs, milk, flour, sugar salt and vanilla in blender or food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- Pour batter over top of cherries.
- Bake in a 350F oven for about 90 minutes.
- Cake is done when batter has set in a custard like mass and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan until lukewarm.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.
- Due to the nature of this batter, the cake will fall as it cools-- so don't be alarmed.
FRENCH CLAFOUTI
I couldn't find my recipe card for clafouti so I decided to look on rzaar, and was surprised with my results. Most of the recipes posted use very little milk and a lot of flour. My grandma is parisian, and this is her recipe for clafouti, it uses a fair amount of milk and little flour. We usually eat it for breakfast because it's pretty healthy (we use low fat milk). You can either use fresh or canned sliced fruit, bing cherries, reconstituted dried fruit, sliced apples, as long as it's not too acidic (pineapple and oranges would not work) I almost always use canned peaches. Sometimes if we really want this to make a hearty breakfast we add a couple more eggs. This isn't very sweet, so add more sugar if you prefer.
Provided by KatKatia
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- note: I'm not sure if a twenty ounce can is the right size, I usually use the "larger" size can of fruit but I can't remember how big it is.
- Grease and flour circular deep dish glass pie plate (large).
- Beat together eggs, sugar and flour.
- Add the vanilla and milk gradually
- Arrange the fruit in the bottom of the pan.
- Pour the batter mixture over the fruit.
- *optional, strew dots of unsalted butter over the clafouti halfway though baking.
- Bake at 400 degrees F, for 30 to 40 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit: The quality of your fruit will directly impact the flavor of your clafouti. Choose fruit that is in season and at its peak of ripeness.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the clafouti tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the clafouti in a hot oven: This will help the clafouti to rise and set properly.
- Let the clafouti cool slightly before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the clafouti to set.
Conclusion:
Clafouti is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up fresh fruit, and it is also a relatively easy dessert to make. With a few simple tips, you can make a clafouti that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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