This versatile clafoutis shines with apples and pears but pairs perfectly with apricots, Mirabelle plums, cherries, or other fruits. As a trusted home baking staple, it's simple yet elegant.
Ingredients for 6 servings:
– 4 apples
– 4 pears
– 4 eggs
– 200g sugar
– 100g flour
– 20cl liquid cream
– 20cl milk
– 1 vanilla pod (or vanilla sugar)
– 1 tbsp cinnamon
– 1 pinch of salt
– 2 tbsp honey
– 50g butter.
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Sauté the fruit, cut into large cubes, in butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey for a few minutes. Whisk the eggs, sugar, flour, cream, milk, and salt in a bowl, then fold in the fruits. Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake for 35 minutes. Serve warm and savor the comfort!
Clafoutis transcend sweets—this savory version with goat cheese and cherry tomatoes is a crowd-pleaser for brunches or light dinners.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
– 300g cherry tomatoes
– 3 eggs
– 30cl whole milk
– 4 tbsp flour
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 30g butter
– salt, pepper, and Provençal herbs
– 1 log goat cheese, sliced.
Preheat oven to 180°C and butter a baking dish. Halve and arrange the washed tomatoes in the dish. Whisk eggs, milk, flour, oil, salt, pepper, and herbs. Pour over tomatoes, top with goat cheese slices, and bake for 40 minutes. A flavorful, Provençal-inspired dish ready to enjoy!
Cherry clafoutis is a timeless classic. This lighter version uses skim milk and 0% cheese for guilt-free indulgence without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients for 6 servings:
– 3 eggs
– 1 tbsp cornstarch
– 1 tbsp flour
– 80g sugar
– 1 vanilla pod
– 125ml skimmed milk
– 500g cherries, pitted
– 200g 0% fat white cheese.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy, then add cornstarch, flour, and vanilla seeds. Blend cheese and milk into a smooth mixture, combine with the batter, and fold in cherries. Pour into a buttered mold and bake for 45 minutes. Perfect for lighter cravings!
