Description
A delightful French dessert combining ripe pears and almond flour in a custard-like batter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Ripe pears: 2 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced
- Almond flour: 1 cup (about 100 grams)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Milk: 1 cup (about 240 milliliters)
- Sugar: 1/2 cup (about 100 grams)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: a pinch
- Butter: for greasing the baking dish (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking dish with butter.
- Peel, core, and slice the pears, then arrange them in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the arranged pear slices in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving, optionally dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Ensure pears are ripe for the best flavor.
- Do not skip greasing the baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light texture.
- Check baking time as ovens may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pear Almond Clafoutis, French dessert, gluten-free dessert, easy baking recipe