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blueberry clafoutis dessert with lemon and yellow edible pansies

Blueberry Clafoutis with Lemon

Jill Colonna
A light and easy blueberry clafoutis with lemon, made as a gluten-free twist on the classic French baked custard dessert. Delicious warm, chilled or even for breakfast.
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 6 people
Calories 277 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp each butter and sugar for the dish
  • 250 g (9oz/ 1½ cups) fresh blueberries* organic
  • 5 medium eggs organic
  • 70 g (2.5oz/ ⅓ cup) sugar
  • 1 grated zest of a lemon organic/unwaxed
  • 170 g (6oz/ ¾ cup) pouring (single) cream 15% fat
  • 40 g (1.5oz/ ⅓ cup) cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon limoncello liqueur (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan/gas 6). Wash and dry the blueberries.
  • Generously butter a gratin, pie dish or deep cake tin. Top with a tablespoon of sugar and shake the dish to evenly spread it over the butter. Lay the blueberries in a single layer to cover the surface of the dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, cream, cornflour and liqueur, if using.
  • Pour the batter over the blueberries and sprinkle on the poppy seeds. Bake in the oven for about 35 minutes until cooked in the middle but not too dark at the edges.

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Notes

Frozen blueberries: Can be used without thawing, but allow an extra 15–20 minutes baking time.
Texture: The clafoutis should be just set in the centre with a slight wobble - it firms up as it cools.
Almond Flour Variation: Replace the cornflour with ground almonds (almond flour) for a softer texture and light almond flavour.
To serve: Enjoy warm, at room temperature or chill in the fridge until ready to serve and sprinkle with a little confectioner's sugar.
My Best Clafoutis Recipes: Make a roasted Rhubarb clafoutis - and more easy custard dessert recipes from my e-book, Master Crème Caramel: Secrets to 5 Classic French Desserts from Paris.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 77mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 703IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
Keyword blueberry clafoutis, blueberry desserts, blueberry lemon, French blueberry desserts
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