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
Servings8
AuthorMary Papoulias-Platis
Ingredients
4eggs
1 1/8cupsall purpose flour
1tablespoonsbutter, melted and cooled
1 1/4cupmilk
2/3cupsugar
2vanilla beans, scraped to remove seeds
2 1/2tablespoonsbutter, cut into small pieces - divided
1lb.washed strawberries, stems removed
1/8cuppowdered sugar for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lightly whisk eggs in a bowl, add the flour and whisk together.
Add the 1 1/2 tablespoons of cooled butter and whisk.
Add the milk and whisk until blended, then add the sugar and vanilla beans. Mix gently.
Butter a 8 1/2 inch pie plate, with the remaining tablespoon of butter.
Spread the strawberries in the plate.
Pour the batter over the berries.
Place the dish on a sheet pan and carefully place in the oven.
Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 15 minutes.
Scatter the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter pieces over the top and bake for another 5 minutes.
To test: Insert a small knife into the center, if it comes out clean it's done.