This pear clafouti recipe, also know as clafouti aux poires, is a variation on a traditional puffed French custard cake. A touch of freshly grated nutmeg sets off the fresh flavor of pears to perfection, without being too spicy.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups pear slices
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar (powdered)
Preparation:
Preheat an oven to 350F. Butter a 9-inch by 9-inch square baking dish or a 9-inch deep-dish pie round with the softened butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, flour, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt until it forms a smooth, thin batter. Spread 3/4 cup of the batter onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake it for 2-4 minutes. Watch the batter closely and remove it before it cooks through completely. It should just start to thicken and set when it is removed from the oven.
Transfer the dish to a heatproof surface and arrange the pears in a fan pattern over the hot batter. Pour the remaining batter over the pears and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Sprinkle the confectioners’ sugar over the finished clafouti and serve it warm.
This pear clafouti recipe makes 8 servings.
