Description
This French Fruit Clafoutis is a delightful baked dessert featuring a light, fluffy batter studded with fresh blueberries and sliced peaches. Its golden top and custard-like interior make it perfect for an elegant yet easy-to-make summer treat, served warm and optionally dusted with powdered sugar or enhanced with a scoop of ice cream.
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 Topping
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 2 peaches, sliced
Optional for Serving
- Powdered sugar
- Ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Preheat your 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.
- Mix batter: In a bowl, whip the eggs and light brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and smooth. Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, salt, whole milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Combine and add fruit: Carefully pour the prepared batter into the buttered skillet. Gently arrange the blueberries and sliced peaches on top of the batter to evenly distribute the fruit.
- Bake the clafoutis: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the clafoutis to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches and fresh blueberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Cast iron skillet helps with even heat distribution but a deep pie pan works just as well.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- The clafoutis is best enjoyed slightly warm but can also be served at room temperature.
- To ensure a fluffy batter, do not overmix after adding flour.
- Adjust sugar amount based on the sweetness of your fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 85 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
