Pear Clafoutis

Pear Clafoutis is a rustic, custard-like French dessert where sliced pears are baked in a simple, flan-like batter. It typically features pears, eggs, milk, flour, sugar, and butter, often with a touch of vanilla or almond extract. Originating from the Limousin region of France, it's a classic example of 'cuisine de grand-mère' or grandmother's cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the pears and sugar, with a significant amount of fat from the eggs and butter, and a modest amount of protein from the eggs and milk. A single serving provides key nutrients like potassium from the pears and calcium from the dairy, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 per serving depending on portion size and recipe specifics.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	16 g
Sodium	120 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin A	90 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Phosphorus	130 mg

Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch dish, approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, clafoutis is a beloved, humble dessert that showcases seasonal fruit and is often served warm, bridging the gap between a cake and a custard. Nutritionally, using pears instead of the traditional cherries adds dietary fiber and a different profile of antioxidants, making it a slightly lighter variation on the classic.