Description
Blueberry clafoutis sings with French countryside charm, honoring classic Parisian pastry techniques. Julia Child’s beloved dessert combines silky custard and ripe blueberries, offering you a delightful taste of culinary elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint (473 ml) blueberries (fresh)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
- ⅔ cup (80 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (67 g) + 1 tbsp (12.5 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) unsalted butter (melted) + more for greasing
- zest of 1 lemon
- ½ vanilla bean
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) with the rack positioned centrally. Thoroughly grease a 9-inch round or cast-iron pan with melted butter.
- Fruit Preparation: Gently combine blueberries with sugar and lemon zest, allowing flavors to meld while preparing the remaining components.
- Vanilla Extraction: Split and scrape vanilla bean, releasing its intense aromatic seeds using a sharp knife.
- Custard Base Creation: Blend vanilla bean seeds, sugar, eggs, melted butter, salt, almond extract, and flour in a blender until achieving a slightly textured consistency.
- Liquid Integration: Incorporate heavy cream and whole milk into the batter, blending until smooth and frothy.
- Assembly: Arrange sugared blueberries in an even layer across the prepared pan’s bottom, then delicately pour the batter over the fruit, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking Process: Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring for golden-brown edges and a slightly wobbly center. Verify doneness with a clean toothpick insertion around the 25-minute mark.
- Finishing Touch: Rest the clafoutis for 10-15 minutes, reaching an ideal warm serving temperature. Elegantly dust with powdered sugar, then slice and serve immediately to showcase the harmonious blend of creamy custard and vibrant blueberries.
Notes
- Perfect Butter Coating: Use melted butter generously to prevent sticking and create a golden, crisp exterior for your clafoutis.
- Flavor Infusion Technique: Let blueberries macerate with sugar and lemon zest to intensify their natural sweetness and aromatic qualities.
- Blender Magic: Use a blender to create a smooth, lump-free custard base that ensures a silky, consistent texture throughout the dessert.
- Doneness Detection: Watch for golden-brown edges and a slight wobble in the center, using a toothpick test to confirm perfect baking without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 243
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg