Pear Clafoutis (dessert)
Pear Clafoutis - Quick and Delicious Dessert
If you're looking for a simple yet refined dessert, pear clafoutis is the perfect choice. This traditional French dessert will not only delight your taste buds but also add a touch of elegance to your table. Besides being a quick dessert, it is also extremely versatile, allowing you to adapt it with your favorite fruits or seasonal ones. Let's discover together how to prepare this delight.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 35-40 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe pears (choose aromatic pears, like Williams pears)
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 g flour
- 300 ml milk (you can use whole milk for a richer taste or almond milk for a lactose-free option)
- 30 g butter (for greasing the pan and added flavor)
- Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)
Preparation:
1. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Make sure it is well heated before putting in the clafoutis for even baking.
2. Wash the pears well, remove the cores, and slice them thinly or cube them, depending on your preference. They will add a pleasant texture and a sweet-tart flavor to your dessert.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt using a whisk or mixer until the mixture becomes frothy and light blonde.
4. Add the vanilla extract, flour, then gradually add the milk, mixing constantly to avoid lumps. The mixture should be smooth and slightly liquid.
5. Grease a baking dish (about 20x30 cm) with butter, ensuring all corners are well covered. Arrange the pear slices evenly in the dish.
6. Pour the batter over the pears, making sure to cover them well. This step is essential as the pears will float in the batter during baking, creating a delicious and soft effect.
7. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the clafoutis becomes golden and well-set. You can check if it's done by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, the dessert is perfect.
8. Let the clafoutis cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into servings. You can serve the dessert warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with powdered sugar for an elegant look.
Practical tips:
- You can experiment with various fruits, such as cherries, peaches, or blueberries, depending on your preferences and the season.
- If you want an even more intense flavor, you can add a few drops of almond essence or sprinkle a bit of cinnamon over the pears before adding the batter.
- Clafoutis is delicious served alongside a scoop of cream or vanilla ice cream, adding a touch of freshness and creaminess.
This pear clafoutis is not just a quick dessert, but also a great way to bring a touch of French tradition into your kitchen. Try it and enjoy every bite!
1. The pears are cleaned, cut into quarters, cored, and their cores removed, then the pears are sliced and sprinkled with lemon juice. The oven is preheated to 175 degrees C. A tart pan (diameter 26 cm) is greased with butter. 2. Breadcrumbs are evenly sprinkled. The pears are distributed inside. For the dough preparation, flour is mixed in a bowl with sugar, salt, vanilla sugar, and cinnamon powder. 3. Separately, milk is mixed with the eggs. Then it is incorporated into the flour mixture. The fluid dough is poured over the pear slices. 4. Almond flakes are sprinkled on top (I didn’t add them) and the tart is baked for 40 minutes in the preheated oven. The tart is allowed to cool slightly. The Clafoutis recipe with pears was proposed by Sava Laura on the recipes forum. Clafoutis with pears is served warm, with a dollop of whipped cream with vanilla or with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients: 750 g pears, juice from 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 250 g flour, 100 g sugar, 1 pinch of salt, 2 packets of vanilla sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 225 ml milk, 4 eggs, 50 g almond flakes, 40 g powdered sugar.
