Chocolate Clafoutis
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This chocolate clafoutis is one of my favorite desserts to make because it's surprisingly simple yet looks absolutely impressive on the table. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or when you want something special without spending all day in the kitchen. Cocoa powder, the star ingredient here, is packed with antioxidants that make this indulgence feel a little bit more virtuous. The tender custard base studded with fresh strawberries creates the most elegant contrast, and honestly, the whole thing costs very little to put together. I promise you'll feel like a pastry chef when you pull this from the oven.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100unsweetened cocoa powder
- 150unsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 300whole milk
- 1vanilla extract
- 250sliced strawberries
- 20granulated sugar (for dusting)
- 20confectioner's sugar (for dusting)
- 50unsalted butter, melted
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Grease a 1.5L baking dish with butter and dust with granulated sugar.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together unsalted butter, large eggs, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
- 5
Gently fold in sliced strawberries and melted unsalted butter.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the clafoutis is golden brown and puffed.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Dust with granulated sugar and confectioner's sugar.
- 9
Serve warm, topped with additional sliced strawberries if desired.
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