Peach clafoutis – something new and different to try with peaches this year! 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!
(Want to try other easy, French-inspired desserts? Try making mini cherry galettes – they’re your favourite cherry pies without all the work!)
Gotta love fresh peaches in the summer. Sweet, fragrant and abundant!
I’d usually make peach cobbler or a peach crisp but I thought this year it’s time to add to my peach dessert arsenal and bake something new.
There are loads of peach dessert recipes out there and I picked clafoutis because it has a fancy name. Really. That’s why.
Don’t let the fancy name fool you though. Clafoutis is a rustic French dessert that’s easier to make than to pronounce. Let’s get to it!
What is clafoutis?
First of all, what is clafoutis (also sometimes, clafouti)? It’s a rustic French dessert made with fruit and a pancake-like batter.
It’s traditionally made with cherries but stone fruits work great too. This recipe uses fresh peaches but you can also use plums, apricots and pears.
How to make peach clafoutis
Making peach clafoutis is easy. Like I mentioned, the batter is similar to pancakes or crepes (for the detailed recipe with specific measurements, scroll to the bottom for a printable recipe card).
First you sift your dry ingredients (flour, salt and sugar) and set that aside.
Then you whisk your wet ingredients (eggs, milk, cream and vanilla extract until incorporated).
You mix the two together by making a well in the middle of your flour mixture and adding your egg mixture into it a little at a time.
It’s best to stir by hand so you don’t over beat the batter, but you also need to make sure each addition is well combined before adding the next one.
Lastly, add melted butter and give your batter a final stir.
Set aside the batter for a moment and arrange your peach wedges on your baking dish. You can follow any pattern you like. Just remember that the peaches should only consist of a single layer; don’t place them on top of each other.
Pour your batter over your fruit and bake for 60-75 minutes or until the clafoutis is set – golden brown on top, firm but still a little wobbly, and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Ingredients for fresh peach clafoutis
You probably already have all the ingredients for peach clafoutis in your pantry:
- All purpose flour
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Milk
- Heavy cream
- Vanilla extract
- Unsalted butter
And of course, fresh peaches
Tools you need to make this peach clafoutis recipe
No special tools are necessary to make this dessert. All you need are staples like: bowls, whisks, measuring cups and spoons.
I used a 2L baking dish for my clafoutis; if you don’t have one, you just need to make sure your baking dish is big enough so you can arrange all your peaches in a single layer and hold all the liquid with about an inch to spare on top to avoid risks of spillage.
Peach clafoutis FAQs
Here are some common questions I’ve been asked about this recipe.
How can I ensure my clafoutis is cooked in the middle?
A friend of mine tried my peach clafoutis recipe and she says hers never fully cooked inside while the top part got burnt. After some trouble-shooting, we determined that her oven temperature was way off (don’t worry, we’re still friends lol!).
Which is why I always recommend investing in an oven thermometer
Also, whether you’re baking clafoutis or cake, and you notice that the sides or tops are browning too soon, loosely cover the top with aluminum foil
How can you tell if the clafoutis is done baking?
Now how can you tell if your peach clafoutis is done? Simple. Insert a knife in the middle and if it comes out clean, you can take the clafoutis out of the oven and enjoy!
Are there still bits of wet batter sticking to it? Then it needs to stay in the oven a little longer.
What goes well with peach clafoutis?
Peach clafoutis is usually served warm, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
But you can also serve it cold and top it with ice cream or whipped cream for a delectable summer treat.
It goes well with coffee in the morning or tea in the afternoon. You can eat it for breakfast, as a snack or a well-earned dessert after a good hearty meal.
What is the best way to peel a peach?
You need to peel the peaches for this recipe and let’s face it, peach peeling is not the most enjoyable thing.
Seems like we’ve tried all kinds of ways to peel a peach: blanch and peel with our hands; pare with a knife; even peel like a carrot.
While we’ve found that it really depends on how ripe your peaches are (and how many you need to deal with), we like the blanch and peel method the best.
Try each method out and see what works best for you.
Peach clafoutis is 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. Enjoy! Hope you’re having a wonderful summer.
Fresh peach recipes for a refreshing summer
Here are other delicious recipes for a very peachy summer!
Let’s start with ice cream. This bourbon peach ice cream is packed with peaches and you don’t even need an ice cream maker to make it.
Spending a lot of time by the grill? Try grilling some peaches and topping them with mascarpone cream and bourbon salted caramel sauce. You’re welcome.
This sour cream peach cake is a simple, delicious cake that makes every summer day special.
Fresh Peach Clafoutis Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 pcs eggs room temperature and lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted + more for greasing the baking dish
- 1.5 lbs ripe but firm peaches about 3 medium peaches, peeled and sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 2L-capacity baking dish (see notes) with butter. Set aside.
- Sift 1/2 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup sugar into a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
- In another larger bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup cream and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth and well incorporated.
- 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.
- Arrange your peach wedges on your baking dish forming a single layer then pour your batter over the peaches.
- 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.
Video
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.
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Happy baking!
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Marisa F. Stewart says
What an amazing dessert. I was looking for something rustic to make with my extra peaches. Well, I came across this recipe and it was everything I’d hoped for. When I served it i didn’t have any ice cream so I made some whipped cream. So yummy!! This recipe is a keeper.
Denise says
This is a gorgeous and amazing dessert! I must try making it one of these days!
Veena Azmanov says
Mouth Melting and delicious and a must try option.
Gloria says
When I was a child, my aunt had an orchard in Grimsby. We spent ALL the summers picking fruit. Peaches were my favourite. This looks delicious.
Jenny says
You are so brave to try it! I am kinda intimated by it.. maybe the name?? most french things will give me panic attack lol.. such a great idea to use peaches in this. Looks perfect!
Jolina says
LOL IKR?? I had disasters but finally got it and the results were really yummy!
Amalia says
This looks delicious! And I so liked the way you styled your photos, very pretty.
Amalia
xo
Jolina says
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!
Angie Rose says
This looks so good!
Suchi says
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!!
Jolina says
You should totally come for a visit Suchi! 🙂 It’ll be fun and we’ll eat ourselves silly around Toronto 🙂
Lily says
I’d never heard of this before but it looks so delicious and yummy. Will be trying this.
Jolina says
Me neither before this haha 🙂 But it turned out great and we love it now 🙂 Hope you like it Lily!
Krista Dial says
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! 🙂
Jolina says
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!
Nina says
I absolutely love peaches! This is a great idea!
Jolina says
Thanks Nina! Peaches really shine in this dessert. Hope you try it! 🙂
Mary says
This looks absolutely incredible!
Jolina says
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!
Anna-Maria says
I LOVE peaches so much, but never heard of clafoutis. Will attempt to make it and hop it will turn out as good as yours. x
Jolina says
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!
Ami Rose says
Oh my gosh this looks amazing. Such gorgeous photos.
Jolina says
Thanks a lot Ami Rose! Appreciate it 🙂
Kathryn says
I love peaches! This sounds delicious!!
Jolina says
Me too! This is a great dessert to make with them. Hope you get to try it sometime. Thanks Kathryn!
David says
OMG, these close up photos are killing me. This looks so delicious and I’m sure its tasty. I love the great combination 🙂
Jolina says
They kind of killed my back too while taking them haha! 🙂 Thanks David!
Jolina says
Yes let’s say yum! 🙂 Peaches are one of the best things about summer. Do try! Would love to hear about it.
Jolina says
Thanks a lot Hanna! There were baking fails but I finally got there haha 🙂 Hope you try the recipe!
Jolina says
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.
Jolina says
Thanks Lizelle! Yeah give this a go. Might just make a convert out of you 🙂
Jolina says
LOL thanks Debra! Hope you try it 🙂
Jolina says
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 🙂
Jolina says
Thanks Catherine! Do you like peaches? Hope you get to try the recipe!
Jolina says
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)
Jolina says
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.
Jolina says
Me too! We’ve kind of been hoarding lol! Before they’re gone, right? Hope you get lots 🙂 Thanks Mel!
Melanie Smith says
This recipe looks absolutely amazing. I have to try it soon.
Jolina says
Thanks Melanie! Would love to hear how it goes 🙂
Rodanthi Dimou says
This looks delicious, I will definitely try it! I was looking to bake something this weekend and this looks perfect!
Christine says
I’m all about peaches right now! Peach everything! This Clafoutis looks EPIC!
Jolina says
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!
Rashmi says
I have never tried Clafoutis but after looking through your pictures it looks so tempting and delicious. I would also love to check out with Cherry
Jolina says
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 🙂
Kandja says
Clafoutis surely sounds fancy–made me want to try this even more! I would love to eat this with some whipped cream or ice cream. I like sweetness overload lol! Thanks for sharing this sweet treat.
Jolina says
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!
Kirsten says
WOW this looks so good! I love peaches in my dessert!
Jolina says
Thanks Kristen! Peaches are just awesome aren’t they? 🙂
Ahu says
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.
Jolina says
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.
candy says
This peach treat looks so good right now. Love looking at all those peaches tucked into that crust.
Jolina says
It’s lovely isn’t it? Peeking at you, daring you to take a bite lol! Thanks Candy!
Carrie says
OMG this looks amazing. My husband would love this!
Jolina says
Thanks Carrie! Hope you guys try it sometime. Would love to hear about how it goes.
Emily Smith says
What a gorgeous clafoutis! We love to make peach and strawberries clafoutis, or cherry too!
Jolina says
Strawberry clafoutis sounds wonderful! Love that you could make different versions depending on what’s in season 🙂 Thanks Emily!
Carla says
I did the same thing, Claf what? But this looks scrumbtious and light – perfect peach recipe.
Jolina says
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.
Dawn says
I’ve been seeing this dessert around lately, but haven’t yet tried. Looks delish!
Joanna says
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!
Jolina says
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!
Ana De- Jesus says
This fresh peach clafoutis looks heavenly and i do love peaches so it would be perfect for me!
Jolina says
Thanks Ana! This is really a unique and delicious peach dessert 🙂
Elizabeth O says
I love peaches too and it was fascinating to see how you finally created a dish you were pleased with. It looks divine!
Jolina says
Hi Elizabeth! Baking fails are like an itch that won’t stop bugging you until you get it right lol! Thank you!
Elizabeth says
Such a delightful treat..I’m sure this tastes amazing
Jolina says
Thanks Elizabeth! Hope you get the chance to try the recipe 🙂
Bree says
OK – this is the prettiest dessert ever! Looks delish too!
Jolina says
Thanks Bree! Working with peaches you’re already at an advantage because they’re already pretty 🙂 And delicious!
Brandy M says
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!
Jolina says
Hi Brandy! Just think: it has fruit so it must be healthy lol. Thanks you’re very sweet 🙂
Nellwyn says
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!
Jolina says
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.
Tammilee Tips says
This look so good!! peaches are one of my favorite summer time fruits, I have not had clafoutis before may have to try this out.
Jolina says
Thanks Tammilee! Peaches are one of my favourites too 🙂 Hope you like the clafoutis!
Jessie says
I have never tried it in my life but you made me want to try this recipe out – it looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Jolina says
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!
Annie says
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)
Jolina says
Thanks! Finally got it right, yes? 🙂 This is a lovely thing to master, does she make it with different kinds of fruit?
Annie says
Yes, she uses all kinds of fruit! Apples, blueberries, peaches… XD
Jolina says
Awesome! I’ll experiment with different fruits too 🙂 Thanks Annie!
Vanessa says
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 🙂
Jolina says
Hi Vanessa! Your clafoutis sounds delicious! You gotta share THAT recipe 🙂 I love coconut!