Plum Clafoutis Recipe
Mini plum clafoutis - a classic French dessert in miniature, with sweet plums baked in a light, pancake-like batter.
Servings: 6 clafoutis
Calories: 234kcal
Equipment
- 6 ramekin dishes (about 4 inch/ 10 cm diameter and 0.7 inch/ 2 cm deep)
- 2 Bowls
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 4 ripe plums Note 1
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Note 2
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- a pinch of fine sea salt
- a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Preparations: Preheat the oven to 340°F / 170°C. Brush the ramekins with oil and line them with parchment paper, letting the paper rise a little above the edges. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Plums: Halve the plums, then cut each half into 3–4 wedges. Arrange half of the wedges in the prepared ramekins.4 ripe plums
- Eggs: Separate the eggs. In one bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff, then add half of the sugar and whisk again until soft peaks form. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk the yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and creamy.3 eggs + ⅓ cup sugar - divided into two parts
- Batter: Fold the flour into the yolk mixture using a rubber spatula. Add the vanilla extract, cream, and a pinch of salt. Finally, gently fold in the stiff egg whites until fully incorporated.½ cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + ⅔ cup heavy cream + a pinch of fine sea salt
- Bake plum clafoutis: Pour the batter over the plums, filling the ramekins about three-quarters full. Bake for around 15 minutes - the batter should be mostly set but still slightly wobbly, otherwise the remaining plum slices won’t stick in properly. Remove the clafoutis from the oven, gently press the remaining plum slices on top, and bake for another 5 - 10 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Let the clafoutis cool slightly, then remove from the ramekins and serve warm or at room temperature. Dust lightly with confectioner's sugar before serving.a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar
Notes
- Plums: Use plums that are ripe but still firm, so they keep their shape while baking.
- Measurements: Always use a digital kitchen scale in baking (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab); it guarantees the best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mini clafoutis | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g