How to Make Pear Clafouti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pear clafouti is a delightful French dessert that is perfect for showcasing the sweet and juicy flavors of fresh pears. This classic dish is a simple yet elegant way to enjoy the natural sweetness of pears, and it's a lovely alternative to the more traditional cherry clafouti. With a custard-like filling and a hint of almond flavor, pear clafouti is a great way to celebrate the delicious fruit of the fall season.

Originating in the Limousin region of France, clafouti is a baked desser...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • 2 ripe pears - peeled, cored, and sliced, or more to taste
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons kirsch (cherry brandy)
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Butter a 10 1/2-inch round baking dish or pie plate. Fan pear slices out in a single layer in the bottom.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in heavy cream, flour, kirsch, lemon zest, vanilla extract, cardamom, and salt on low speed until batter is smooth. Set batter aside to rest, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour batter over the pears in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool briefly, about 15 minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 135mg
    • Sodium: 127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 123mg