Peach and Berry Clafoutis

Cook Time 40 minutes

8 Servings

Clafoutis is a classic French dessert with a texture somewhere between a light custard and a tender, crepe-like pancake. Fresh fruit is baked into a simple egg-rich batter, creating a dish that's elegant enough for entertaining yet easy enough for everyday baking. During the summer months, any seasonal fruit — peaches, berries, cherries, or plums; makes a beautiful version, but this recipe can be enjoyed year-round using frozen fruit or apples.

Apple Clafouti
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Ingredients

Batter

1 Tbsp butter (for greasing dish)
4 eggs
1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
4 Tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
⅔ cup flour
½ cup sugar + ½ Tbsp for topping
½ tsp salt

Fruit Filling

  • 2 cups berries, cherries, or other seasonal fruit

Or

  • 3 peaches or apples, sliced

Or

  • A combination of peaches and berries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 1 Tbsp butter in a 10-inch pie plate or shallow 2-quart baking dish. Melt in the oven, then swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
  2. Prepare the batter: Gently whisk all batter ingredients together until just combined. A blender may be used, but avoid over-mixing.

Assemble:

  1. Pour half the batter into the buttered dish.
  2. Arrange fruit evenly (peaches in a circular pattern; berries scattered throughout).
  3. Pour the remaining batter over the fruit.
  4. Sprinkle with ½ Tbsp sugar.
  5. Bake 20-30 minutes, until puffed and set around the edges. The center will remain slightly jiggly. The clafoutis will deflate as it cools, this is expected.
  6. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled. Dust with powdered sugar or add whipped cream, sliced almonds, or ice cream.

Refrigerate leftovers and enjoy within 3-4 days.