Easy Peach Clafoutis Recipe

🍑 Easy Peach Clafoutis

Peach clafoutis is a wonderfully simple French dessert with juicy peaches baked in a soft, custardy batter. It’s somewhere between a flan, pancake, and baked custard—and it takes only a few minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

• 4–5 ripe peaches, sliced

• 3 large eggs

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk

• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon, optional

• Powdered sugar, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven and pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Butter a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish or shallow baking dish.

Arrange the sliced peaches in an even layer across the bottom.

You can slightly overlap the slices—the fruit will settle into the custard as it bakes.

2. Make the batter

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until smooth and slightly lighter in color.

Add the milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and melted butter.

Whisk until combined.

Gradually add the flour and salt, whisking until you have a smooth batter without large lumps.

If using cinnamon, whisk it in now.

The batter will be fairly thin, similar to pancake batter.

3. Pour over the peaches

Slowly pour the batter over the peaches.

Give the dish a gentle shake so the batter settles around the fruit.

Don’t worry if some peach slices remain visible on top.

4. Bake

Place the dish in the preheated oven.

Bake for approximately 40–50 minutes, until:

• The edges are puffed and golden.

• The center is mostly set.

• A knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.

The clafoutis will puff up considerably while baking and then naturally sink as it cools. That’s completely normal.

5. Cool slightly

Let the clafoutis cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.

It can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Dust generously with powdered sugar just before serving.

🍨 Serving Ideas

Peach clafoutis is delicious on its own, but you can serve it with:

• Vanilla ice cream

• Whipped cream

• Fresh peaches

• Greek yogurt

• A drizzle of honey

• Caramel sauce

• A little powdered sugar

⭐ Tips for the Best Peach Clafoutis

• Use ripe but firm peaches so they retain some texture during baking.

• You don’t need to peel the peaches unless you prefer a smoother texture.

• If your peaches are extremely juicy, pat the slices dry before adding them to the dish.

• Don’t overbake—the center should still have a soft, custardy texture.

• Let it rest before slicing; the custard becomes firmer as it cools.

🍑 Using Canned or Frozen Peaches

Canned peaches: Drain them very well and pat them dry before using.

Frozen peaches: Thaw completely and drain off excess liquid before adding them to the dish.

Make-Ahead

Clafoutis can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Serve it chilled or let it sit at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes before serving.

For a particularly delicious dessert, serve a warm slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—the warm peach custard and cold ice cream are an excellent combination.