Explore the art of culinary rebellion with our unexpected twist on clafouti.
Picture this: a classic recipe, a cupboard full of mixed berries, and a touch of culinary rebellion. That's where our journey begins—a playful twist on tradition, a deviation from the expected.
In the realm of clafouti, cherries typically steal the show. But armed with fresh blueberries and a stash of thawed, drained mixed berries, we set out to create a berry-packed spectacle that dances to its own tune.
Here's to embracing the delightful unpredictability of the kitchen, where ingredient swaps and adventurous spirits collide. Join us as we uncover the charm of our mixed berry clafouti—a testament to the joy found in breaking culinary norms and reveling in the delightful surprises that grace our plates.
Ingredients
1 pound assorted berries
1/4 cup butter
4 whole eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
Pinch salt
Tools
Large oven-safe baking dish
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk or mixer
While a clafouti is traditionally made with cherries... guess who has no cherries? Us! So we decided to have a little fun with it and make a mixed berry clafouti.
We had some fresh blueberries on hand, and maybe a half cup or so of frozen mixed berries that we thawed and drained. If you're starting with all fresh, obviously, there's no need for that step, but you'll absolutely need to take the extra minute or two to wash your produce.
We chose to use a 2-quart round baking dish. That's not a hard rule - you can use whatever you have handy. If you use something less dense (say a large Pyrex dish), adjust your cook time down accordingly and check frequently.
Once your ingredients are gathered and produce washed, grease the pan you plan to use. We used some butter, simply because it was already out for the rest of the recipe.
In a small dish, melt the quarter cup of butter and set it aside for now.
Beat the eggs, then add the pinch of salt and sugar together to the eggs. Whisk well. Once thoroughly combined, add about half of your flour and stir it in.
We started this recipe with a whisk but kind of made a mess... so we raided the cabinets and got out the hand mixer. We used it with only one beater and had a much easier time of things. We highly recommend using a hand mixer if available; your arm will thank you later.
Pour the melted butter into the mixture slowly, stirring constantly as you add. (This is where that hand mixer really shines.)
Measure out your milk - whole milk works best - and add just a little to the batter.
Go back to your flour and add the rest now. Try to avoid any big clumps of flour, that way you won't spend too much time trying to break them up. After the last of the flour is stirred in, you can add the rest of the milk.
The milk will look like it's trying to stay separate, but don't worry, you'll be able to get it mixed in shortly.
Once you've got your batter ready, dump your berries into the baking dish. Make sure they're an even layer, not all mounded up on one side.
Pour the batter over the berries and resist the urge to stir. We know, we've been telling you to stir everything this time... and now we're telling you not to. It's unexpected.
Stick the baking dish, uncovered, into the oven. Bake at 350 for an hour and ten minutes (again, that's for a deep round dish - start around 45 minutes for a shallower dish). Use the toothpick test to make sure it's done; if you're getting anything other than berry juice when you test, put it back for five more minutes at a time until you get a clean test.
Allow it to cool 20-30 minutes before attempting to serve.
Optional step: dust with powdered sugar before serving.
If this berry-filled escapade has nudged your curiosity or inspired your own kitchen rebellion, let it be a testament to the joy found in embracing culinary unpredictability. After all, the best recipes often emerge from a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of daring experimentation.
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