Pear Clafoutis

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds ripe pears, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

40-45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the pear slices on top of the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the pears.
4. Drizzle the melted butter over the clafoutis.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and custardy
• Sweet and fruity
• Delicate and airy
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "This clafoutis was absolutely delicious! The pears were perfectly ripe and the custard was so creamy." - Sarah
• "I loved the subtle flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. It was a great way to end a special meal." - John
• "I'm not usually a fan of clafoutis, but this one was a game-changer. The pears were so juicy and the custard was so light and fluffy." - Jessica

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have heavy cream, you can use whole milk instead.
• To prevent the clafoutis from overcooking, check it after 40 minutes.
• Let the clafoutis cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help it to set properly.