Pear Clafoutis for One

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword french baked custard, pear clafoutis, pear clafoutis for one, small pear dessert

Prep Time 12

Cook Time 35

Total Time 47

Servings 1 serving

Thin pear slices are covered with a pourable egg batter and baked until set and puffed. Dust with powdered sugar if you like.

Ingredients

1 medium peeled cored and thinly sliced pear
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar plus ½ teaspoon for top
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅓ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar optional

Directions

Heat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 5-inch baking dish and arrange the pear slices in it.
Beat the eggs in a bowl. Whisk in the 3 tablespoons sugar, flour, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
Pour the batter over the pears and sprinkle the ½ teaspoon sugar on top.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until set and gently puffed, with a slightly wobbly center.
Let it rest for about 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); peeled counted as pears. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.