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
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