Individual Strawberry Clafoutis
Individual Strawberry Clafoutis is a delightful dessert that's surprisingly easy to make. Imagine biting into a warm, custardy base studded with sweet, juicy strawberries. These individual portions are perfect for a special treat or a simple, elegant dessert after dinner. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and you'll love how quickly it comes together.
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, for greasing ramekins
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the oven is heating, wash and hull your strawberries. Cut them in half. If your strawberries are particularly large, you can quarter them.
- Brush the inside of four individual ramekins with the melted butter, making sure to coat them evenly. This will prevent the clafoutis from sticking.
- Divide the halved strawberries evenly among the prepared ramekins. Spread them out in a single layer on the bottom of each ramekin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the flour to the egg mixture, whisking until it's fully incorporated and there are no lumps. Then, slowly pour in the milk while continuing to whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt. This will enhance the flavor of your Individual Strawberry Clafoutis.
- Pour the batter evenly over the strawberries in each ramekin. Be careful not to overfill—leave a little space at the top, as the clafoutis will puff up slightly while baking.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the clafoutis is puffed and golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let the Individual Strawberry Clafoutis cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. They will deflate a bit as they cool, which is perfectly normal.