Vanilla Clafoutis
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla clafoutis is a French dessert combining flour, eggs, milk and melted butter into a light, custardy bake topped with fresh strawberries and sliced almonds. This classic pudding takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook, making it an accessible choice for anyone seeking an elegant yet straightforward sweet treat. A touch of vanilla extract enhances the delicate flavour, whilst a dusting of confectioners' sugar finishes the dish beautifully.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 4large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 200 mlmilk
- 300 gfresh strawberries(diced)
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
- 50 gunsalted butter, softened
- 50 gsliced almonds
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190¿c). Butter a 9-inch round baking dish and set aside.
Tip: Use a non-stick baking dish to prevent sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to remove lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
Tip: Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Gently fold in the sliced almonds.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the almonds.
- 6
Arrange the diced strawberries in the prepared baking dish.
Tip: Leave some space between the strawberries for even baking.
- 7
Pour the batter over the strawberries and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the batter is golden brown and set.
Tip: Check for doneness by gently jiggling the dish.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Tip: Serve warm, dust with confectioners' sugar, and garnish with sliced almonds if desired.
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