Clafoutis

=Clafoutis=

What Are They?
Clafoutis are French pastries that are fruit baked inside a pie like dough, like a fruit pot pie. I had the wonderful experience of trying them, and they were great. The people I made them with made them with cherries in the middle; they were somewhat tart, yet had a certain sweetness to them. They can be, and most commonly are, baked in a small bowl the size of a coffee cup, or in an averagely sized pie dish. They have the texture of a pot pie, and are eaten warm.

Creating the Masterpiece
These dishes can be made with cherry, strawberry, blueberry,plum, pear, cinnamon, mixed berries, and chocolate. To begin, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix 1 ¼ cups of milk, ⅓ cup of milk, 3 eggs, 1 tablespoon of vanilla, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ⅛ teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ cup of flour in a bowl until you get a pancake like batter. Then, if using a coffee cup, but 1-3 pieces of your selected fruit into the cup, then pour the batter into the lightly buttered cup. Bake at 350 degrees for forty five minutes to an hour. You will know it's done when the top is lightly browned. Sprinkle some powdered sugar on top, and it’s ready to eat.

Where to Find It
If you would like to try this in a different continent, hit up a french bakery. These delicious desserts are bound to be in at least one. You can also try to find some in a restaurant, as they are more of a dessert than a sweet to eat all alone or with milk. If you Definitely want to make sure you have some of these for a low price, you can go to Chez Alain Miam Miam- they also sell some pretty solid sandwiches.

http://honestfare.com/berry-clafouti/ http://www.yelp.com/biz/chez-alain-miam-miam-paris?osq=clafouti