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Plum Clafoutis

Dreamy Plum Clafoutis: Easy French Dessert in 40 Minutes

This Easy French Plum Clafoutis is a delicious dessert featuring a custard-like texture and fresh plums, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup caster sugar or fine granulated sugar
  • 1 cup plain/all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 pinch table salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or leave out
  • 2 cups full cream milk or non-dairy milk
For the Fruit
  • 2 cups plums sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Plum Clafoutis
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Wash and slice the ripe plums into thin wedges, setting them aside.
  3. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat and let it cool slightly.
  4. Whisk together the eggs and caster sugar until light and frothy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Sift in the all-purpose flour and pinch of salt into the egg mixture, whisking until smooth.
  6. Gently mix in the full cream milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  7. Grease a baking dish with a little butter and pour the batter evenly into it.
  8. Layer the sliced plums on top of the batter, allowing them to slightly sink in.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
  10. Allow the Plum Clafoutis to cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm, optionally with powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

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