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Fresh Peach Clafoutis

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Want something new and different to try with peaches this year? Try peach clafoutis. It’s made of gorgeous peaches arranged beautifully on a baking dish then covered in a batter that results to a dessert that’s crepe-like and golden brown on the outside, flan-like and creamy on the inside. Easy, unique and so delicious!

Peach Clafoutis

Clafou-what?

If you Google clafoutis, you’ll see that it’s usually made with cherries. I’m done with my cherry phase though (what a wonderful run – did you see my Mini Cherry Galletes?) and I’ve moved on to peaches, determined to eat as much summer fruits as I can.

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I didn’t want to make another cobbler however. Or another crisp. Nothing wrong with them – in fact peach crisp is one of my favourite things in the world; I just wanted to challenge myself and bake something different with peaches this time.

Peach Clafoutis

There are loads of peach dessert recipes out there and I picked clafoutis because it has a fancy name. Really. That’s why.

Peach clafoutis – take 1

So I found this recipe online, it looked easy (very important to me) and delicious (also important), so I dove in. And crashed. And burned.

The clafoutis didn’t set. It was all brown (almost burnt) outside but really soupy (really soupy) on the inside. A clafoutis is supposed to be custard-y inside but this was not it.

We usually still eat my baking fails but this one was inedible (sigh). All those lovely peaches gone to waste.

Peach clafoutis – take 2

So I adjusted the ingredient ratios (for example: there was way too many peaches making it so juicy it was impossible for the flan to set) and did it again.

Darn it. Another fail. I think this time the baking time was the issue. At least we got to pick some parts out and eat them. Not as gross as the first one.

Peach clafoutis – take 3

Peach Clafoutis

When I asked Red to buy more peaches I can tell she was secretly hoping for something more traditional like muffins (or yes, a cobbler or a crisp) because when I said I wanted another try at this clafoutis (I will not be defeated by clafoutis!) she looked a little anxious. But helped me peel and slice the peaches anyway (she’s nice and supportive like that).

And third time is indeed the charm.

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After several more adjustments, my peach clafoutis version 3 was perfectly brown and crusty on the outside, the flan set perfectly on the inside. Best of all, it was delicious. The light, creamy flan works flawlessly with the sweetness of the peaches. The “crust” provides awesome texture. And it’s pretty to look at too. Lovely to serve when you have company.

Peach Clafoutis

Serve however way you want

You can serve peach clafoutis warm. Or cold. You can top it with whipped cream or even vanilla ice cream. We’ve decided we like it warm sprinkled with just a little bit of confectioner’s sugar.

Peach Clafoutis

You can eat it whenever you want too. For breakfast, as dessert, with coffee or tea. Or now. Explore the wonderful world of peaches with this unique and delicious peach clafoutis.

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Fresh Peach Clafoutis

Peach Clafoutis

Peach clafoutis is crepe-like, golden brown on the outside and flan-like, creamy on the inside. Definitely a unique and delicious peach dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature and lightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk, room temperature (I used evaporated milk)
  • 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (+ more for greasing the baking dish)
  • 1.5 pounds of ripe but firm peaches (about 3 medium peaches), peeled and sliced into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 2L-capacity baking dish (see notes) with butter. Set aside.
  2. Sift 1/2 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup sugar into a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
  3. In another larger bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup cream and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Make a well in the centre of your flour mixture and add in the egg mixture a little at a time (I did 1/4 cup at a time), stirring by hand and mixing well after each addition. Continue until you've poured all the egg mixture in. Add the 2 tablespoons melted butter and give the mixture a final stir.
  5. Arrange your peach wedges on your baking dish forming a single layer then pour your batter over the peaches.
  6. Bake for 60-75 minutes until the clafoutis is set - golden brown on top (see notes), firm but still a little wobbly, and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Notes

You baking dish has to be 1) big enough so you can arrange all your peaches in just a single layer and 2) hold all the liquid with about an inch to spare on top to avoid risks of spillage.

If you see the top of your clafoutis is getting too brown too soon, place aluminum foil loosely on top and continue baking.

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    • Thanks Amalia! That’s so sweet 🙂 This clafoutis gave me a little trouble in the beginning but I’m glad it worked out in the end. Hope you can try it!

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    • Hi Angie! Thanks! I just put it in. I’ll make sure to check back in often so I can join more of your link parties 🙂

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  4. Clafoutis for me till now was just cherry which I was not a huge fan but with peach I am intrigued and would to eat some!! With just 4 hours away from you, I might just come and ask for it!!

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    • You should totally come for a visit Suchi! 🙂 It’ll be fun and we’ll eat ourselves silly around Toronto 🙂

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  6. Wow, this looks incredible! I’ve never heard of this. I love making pies and I love peaches…sounds super easy too! Definitely pinning this for future reference! 🙂

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    • Hi Krista! This is easier than pie because you don’t need to make a crust so I think it’ll be a breeze for you 🙂 Thanks for pinning!

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    • LOL! Yes, my mom won’t believe it too 🙂 It’s not as difficult as it looks! And it is delicious. Hope you get to try it! Thanks Mary!

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    • It was the first time I heard of this too. But I was such a big fan of custard/flan so I went for it (and really, the fancy name is a big deal haha). I’m sure you’d do great. Hope you love it! Thanks Anna-Maria!

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  14. This looks delicious, I will definitely try it! I was looking to bake something this weekend and this looks perfect! I also appreciate your honesty about the recipes you tried and they failed. We usually avoid mentioning our failures and we all have experienced some for sure. I like to experiment some times when I cook, I like to try new things and combinations and sometimes the result is not very impressive. Eatable, but not to be repeated, hahahaha.

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    • Hi Rodanthi! Sounds like a plan! Do let me know how it goes. I think mistakes are nothing to be ashamed of 🙂 I figure if I learn something from it then sharing it would be beneficial to others as well. And yeah, I’ve had my fair share of eatable but not impressive experiments lol!

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    • Me. Too. We can’t get enough of them! Our kitchen smells amazing with them just sitting there on the counter. They’re really one of the best things about summer 🙂 Thanks Christine!

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    • Yes let’s say yum! 🙂 Peaches are one of the best things about summer. Do try! Would love to hear about it.

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    • Cherry is the more traditional route so if you’re really serious about learning all about clafoutis I’d suggest start there. If you find yourself with an abundance of gorgeous peaches though – this peach clafoutis has your name written all over it 🙂

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    • So very fancy indeed. It’s French! 🙂 Whipped cream and/or ice cream would be awesome with this. Hope you give it a go. Thanks Kandja!

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    • Thanks a lot Poorva! I figure I work so hard baking them, I might as well do my best taking photos of them as well.

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  23. I’ve always wanted to try clafoutis but been intimidated! Maybe I need to just accept 3 (Delicious) tries and get over it! I adore stone fruits and this just looks awesome.

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    • Hi Ahu! Clafoutis is actually very simple. I just kind of stumbled with it a little bit but that’s what I do haha. Hope you try it. It’s really delicious with peaches.

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    • Hi Krysten! Thanks! I’m not quite a recipe developer yet (in fact, not really!) so most of the time it’s really full-on experimenting. It takes me longer to find out what works and what doesn’t! Frustrating sometimes, but always rewarding when you get it right 🙂

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    • Strawberry clafoutis sounds wonderful! Love that you could make different versions depending on what’s in season 🙂 Thanks Emily!

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    • LOL! I had to google how to pronounce it too! Thanks Carla! Hope you get to give the recipe a go. It’s a great summer dessert.

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  31. I’ve been seeing this dessert around lately, but haven’t yet tried. Looks delish! And you know what they say, 3rd time is a charm ;). Looks like you got it just right now. I can’t imagine any of the versions being totally aweful with those ingredients, though :).

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    • Hey Dawn! Thank you! And oh you better believe it…I am quite capable of ruining perfect peaches lol! Ah well, live and learn! Third time is the charm, I’m happy with how this turned out 🙂

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  32. And there is my dessert for the following weekend. The other day I was actually thinking of making a cherry clafoutis but I couldn’t remember the recipe. My grandma used to make it for me every summer, with sour cherries from our tree. It’s my childhood cake!

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    • That’s awesome! Cherry clafoutis is the traditional clafoutis and I do want to bake that someday. For now, while peaches are gorgeous, peach clafoutis it is 🙂 Hope you like it. Thanks Joanna!

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  34. I love peaches too and it was fascinating to see how you finally created a dish you were pleased with. It looks divine!

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    • Hi Elizabeth! Baking fails are like an itch that won’t stop bugging you until you get it right lol! Thank you!

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    • Thanks Bree! Working with peaches you’re already at an advantage because they’re already pretty 🙂 And delicious!

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  37. OH MY GOSH You have no idea how much I want to eat this right now! SOOO YUMMY!! WOW does this look like it doesn’t belong on my diet, but I don’t care LOL!

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  38. I love Clafoutis! There used to be a little french patisserie near by house that made amazing ones but they closed recently so I’ll have to use your recipe and learn to make them for myself!

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    • Hi Nellwyn! This is actually the first time I’ve had clafoutis! I wanted to try something new 🙂 Hope you give the recipe a go! I’d love to hear what you think.

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    • Hi Crystal! Thanks! It is a very pretty dish, looks stunning but really simple to make (which really are the best kinds of dishes eh? lol)

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    • Oh I just cannot stand baking fails. I can’t sleep, it bothers me that much haha! Thanks Liz! Hope you do get the chance to try it.

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    • Me too, before this. Now I always want to make it to take advantage of peaches haha 🙂 Hope you get the chance to try it Jessie!

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  43. Lovely post, glad you made it at last XD
    Your post reminded me of my aunt because clafoutis is one and ONLY thing that she ever bakes (because she can’t make anything else lol)

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  45. Clafoutis are one of my go-to guest breakfasts… SO delicious! we make them with coconut flour, eggs, coconut milk and coconut oil so they’re ultimately healthy – but this looks even better! thanks for sharing 🙂

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