Julia Child's clafoutis is a classic French dessert that is both simple to make and incredibly delicious. This rustic dish is made with fresh fruit, a creamy custard filling, and a sprinkling of sugar. The result is a tender, custardy tart that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy dessert to serve at a weeknight dinner or a special treat for a holiday gathering, Julia Child's clafoutis is sure to impress.
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JULIA CHILD'S BERRY CLAFOUTIS
This recipe is for a delicately sweet dessert whose elegance should not distract from its ease (it can be made while the rest of dinner is in the oven). Make sure you have fresh berries, and serve the result warm. We call for blueberries or blackberries here, but feel free to try it with whatever seasonal fruit catches your eye.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a medium-size flameproof baking dish at least 1 1/2 inches deep.
- Place the milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and flour in a blender. Blend at top speed until smooth and frothy, about 1 minute.
- Pour a 1/4-inch layer of batter in the baking dish. Turn on a stove burner to low and set dish on top for a minute or two, until a film of batter has set in the bottom of the dish. Remove from heat.
- Spread berries over the batter and sprinkle on the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Pour on the rest of the batter and smooth with the back of a spoon. Place in the center of the oven and bake about 50 minutes, until top is puffed and browned and a tester plunged into its center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. (Clafoutis need not be served hot, but should still be warm. It will sink slightly as it cools.)
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 202, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 78 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams
JULIA CHILD'S CHERRY CLAFOUTIS
Make and share this Julia Child's Cherry Clafoutis recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 for breakfast, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using a blender, combine the milk, 1/3 cup sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and flour, and blend.
- Lightly butter an 8-cup baking dish, and pour a 1/4-inch layer of the blended mixture over the bottom. Set remaining batter aside.
- Place dish into the oven for about 7-10 minutes, until a film of batter sets in the pan but the mixture is not baked through. Remove from oven (but don't turn the oven off, yet).
- Distribute the pitted cherries over the set batter in the pan, then sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Pour the remaining batter over the cherries and sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until the clafouti is puffed and brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.
- Servings: 6-8 for dessert, 4 for breakfast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 100.1, Sodium 109.5, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 32.5, Protein 6.7
JULIA CHILD'S CLAFOUTIS
Steps:
- In a blender blend the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and flour. Pour a 1/4 inch layer of the batter in a buttered 7 or 8 cup lightly buttered fireproof baking dish. Place in the oven until a film of batter sets in the pan. Remove from the heat and spread the cherries over the batter. Sprinkle on the 1/3 cup of sugar. Pour on the rest of the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for about for about 45 minutes to an hour. The clafouti is done when puffed and brown and and a knife plunged in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, serve warm.
JULIA CHILD'S BERRY CLAFOUTIS
Categories Fruit
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a medium-size flameproof baking dish at least 1 1/2 inches deep.
- Place the milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and flour in a blender. Blend at top speed until smooth and frothy, about 1 minute.
- Pour a 1/4-inch layer of batter in the baking dish. Turn on a stove burner to low and set dish on top for a minute or two, until a film of batter has set in the bottom of the dish. Remove from heat.
- Spread berries over the batter and sprinkle on the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Pour on the rest of the batter and smooth with the back of a spoon. Place in the center of the oven and bake about 50 minutes, until top is puffed and browned and a tester plunged into its center comes out clean.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. (Clafoutis need not be served hot, but should still be warm. It will sink slightly as it cools.)
Tips:
- Prep your baking dish: Make sure your baking dish is well-buttered and dusted with sugar before pouring in the batter to ensure an even bake and a clean release.
- Choose the right fruits: Stone fruits are traditional for clafoutis, but you can use almost any fruit you like. Some popular choices include cherries, apricots, plums, and berries. Fresh, ripe fruits are best, but frozen or canned fruits can also be used.
- Use a combination of milk and cream: This will give your clafoutis a rich, custardy texture. You can use whole milk or skim milk, and heavy cream or half-and-half.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the clafoutis tough. Mix the batter until just combined, then stop.
- Bake the clafoutis until it is set: The clafoutis is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes.
- Serve the clafoutis warm or at room temperature: Clafoutis is best served warm or at room temperature. You can dust it with powdered sugar or serve it with whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Clafoutis is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a great recipe for beginner bakers. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give clafoutis a try!
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