The Abbess’s Apricot And Almond Clafoutis
An elevated version of the classic clafoutis, utilizing crème fraîche, almond flour, and Amaretto liqueur for a luxurious experience.
1 cup
Heavy Cream
1/2 cup
Whole Milk
1/4 cup
Crème Fraîche
1/3 cup
Granulated Sugar
4
Large Egg Yolks
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An elevated version of the classic clafoutis, utilizing crème fraîche, almond flour, and Amaretto liqueur for a luxurious experience.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Butter a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- In a medium saucepan, gently heat the Heavy Cream, Milk, and Crème Fraîche until just simmering. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Granulated Sugar and Egg Yolks until pale and thick.
- Slowly temper the egg mixture by whisking in a small amount of the warm cream mixture, then gradually add the remaining cream mixture.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve. Whisk in the Almond Flour, Vanilla Bean Paste, Amaretto, and Sea Salt.
- Arrange the Apricots in the prepared tart pan.
- Pour the Custard mixture over the Apricots.
- Sprinkle the toasted Flaked Almonds and Demerara Sugar evenly over the top.
- Drizzle the Brown Butter over the almonds.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Let cool completely before removing from the tart pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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1 cup
240 mL
Heavy Cream
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1/2 cup
120 mL
Whole Milk
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1/4 cup
60 g
Crème Fraîche
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1/3 cup
67 g
Granulated Sugar
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4
4
Large Egg Yolks
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2 tbsp
15 g
Almond Flour
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1 tsp
5 mL
Vanilla Bean Paste
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Amaretto Liqueur
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1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Sea Salt
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1 lb
450 g
Apricots-halved and pitted
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1/3 cup
40 g
Flaked Almonds-toasted
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2 tbsp
30 g
Brown Butter
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1 tbsp
12 g
Demerara Sugar
Equipment
- 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine-mesh sieve
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Butter a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
- In a medium saucepan, gently heat the Heavy Cream, Milk, and Crème Fraîche until just simmering. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Granulated Sugar and Egg Yolks until pale and thick.
- Slowly temper the egg mixture by whisking in a small amount of the warm cream mixture, then gradually add the remaining cream mixture.
- Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve. Whisk in the Almond Flour, Vanilla Bean Paste, Amaretto, and Sea Salt.
- Arrange the Apricots in the prepared tart pan.
- Pour the Custard mixture over the Apricots.
- Sprinkle the toasted Flaked Almonds and Demerara Sugar evenly over the top.
- Drizzle the Brown Butter over the almonds.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the clafoutis is set around the edges but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Let cool completely before removing from the tart pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition per serving
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