Dessert: France – Nectarine Clafoutis (Nectarines in Baked Custard)

Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 40 min

Additional 10 min

Total 55 min

Ingredients

4 ripe nectarines, pitted and sliced
3 large eggs
1 / 2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
3 / 4 cup (200 ml) milk
1 / 3 cup (100 ml) whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Butter for the baking dish
Icing sugar to finish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter a 23–25 cm baking dish and arrange nectarine slices in an even layer.
2. Whisk eggs with sugar until slightly pale. Add flour and salt and whisk to combine.
3. Gradually whisk in milk, whipping cream and vanilla until smooth and slightly runny.
4. Pour batter over nectarines and bake 35–45 minutes until puffed and set and a toothpick in center comes out clean.
5. Cool slightly (it will settle). Dust with icing sugar and serve warm or at room temperature with a spoonful of whipped cream.

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