Brown Butter Clafoutis
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown butter clafoutis is a French custard dessert featuring raspberries and toasted almonds, baked until golden and slightly set. This elegant dish combines brown butter, eggs, milk and flour with fresh raspberries, creating a delicate, cake like treat. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes in the oven, it suits anyone looking for an impressive yet achievable dessert that delivers impressive results in under an hour.
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Ingredients
- 150 gbutter(unsalted)
- 120 gflour
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 3large eggs
- 250 mlmilk
- 400 graspberries
- 8 gsalt
- 60 gunsalted almonds
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 5 gbaking powder
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Butter a 25cm round baking dish and coat with granulated sugar.
Tip: Use a high-quality, European-style butter for the best flavor.
- 2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking the butter, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Use a thermometer to check the butter's temperature; it should reach 160°C (320°F) for optimal flavor.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix; the batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- 7
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix; the batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 8
Gently fold in the raspberries and almonds.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- 10
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the clafoutis is golden brown and set.
Tip: Rotate the dish halfway through the baking time for even cooking.
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