Description
A classic Custardy French Dessert NYT Crossword similar to clafoutis—simple yet elegant with a creamy center and golden top, often studded with fruit and lightly dusted with sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
- 1–1 1/2 cups fruit (such as cherries, berries, or sliced plums)
- Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch pie dish or ceramic baking dish.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and smooth.
- 3. Add milk, cream, vanilla, and salt; whisk to combine.
- 4. Gradually add flour while whisking, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
- 5. Pour a small amount of batter into the greased dish and bake for 5–7 minutes until slightly set (optional step to help prevent fruit from sinking).
- 6. Remove from oven, add fruit evenly over the base, then pour remaining batter on top.
- 7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is puffed and golden and the center is just set.
- 8. Let cool slightly before serving.
- 9. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- This dessert is traditionally made with cherries (clafoutis), but any seasonal fruit works well.
- Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of crème fraîche for added richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: French custard dessert, clafoutis, NYT dessert, fruit custard bake