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Pear Clafoutis: The Ultimate Elegant French Dessert That Never Fails

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A light, custardy French dessert baked with sweet pears, perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
  • 2. Arrange sliced pears evenly in the dish.
  • 3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale.
  • 4. Add flour, salt, vanilla, almond extract, milk, and cream. Whisk until smooth.
  • 5. Pour batter over pears.
  • 6. Bake 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden.
  • 7. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed warm, but can be served at room temperature.
  • Pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • You can swap pears for apples, cherries, or berries.

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Keywords: Pear Clafoutis, French dessert, easy elegant dessert

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