PEAR CLAFOUTI

Pear Clafouti image

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pear brandy
2 -3 firm but ripe bartlett pears
confectioners' sugar
creme fraiche

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Butter a 10" round baking dish and sprinkle the bottom and sides with 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar.
Beat the eggs and the 1/3 cup of granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
On low speed, mix in the flour, cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, salt, and pear brandy.
Set aside for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel, quarter, core, and slice the pears.
Arrange the slices in a single layer, slightly fanned out, in the baking dish.
Pour the batter over the pears and bake until the top is golden brown and the custard is firm, 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar, and creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 157, Sodium 120.9, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 14.3, Protein 4.4