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Strawberry Clafoutis

It's strawberry season and desserts studded with strawberries are always welcomed. Try this French inspired classic with a California Strawberry fresh and quick for any outdoor party!
Course Dessert
Cuisine California Greek
Keyword clafoutis, dessert, strawberries
Servings 8
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/8 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/4 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 vanilla beans, scraped to remove seeds
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces - divided
  • 1 lb. washed strawberries, stems removed
  • 1/8 cup powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Lightly whisk eggs in a bowl, add the flour and whisk together.
  3. Add the 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooled butter and whisk.

  4. Add the milk and whisk until blended, then add the sugar and vanilla beans. Mix gently.
  5. Butter a 8 1/2 inch pie plate, with the remaining tablespoon of butter.

  6. Spread the strawberries in the plate.
  7. Pour the batter over the berries.
  8. Place the dish on a sheet pan and carefully place in the oven.
  9. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 15 minutes.
  10. Scatter the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter pieces over the top and bake for another 5 minutes.
  11. To test: Insert a small knife into the center, if it comes out clean it's done.
  12. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm.