Plum Clafoutis

Plum Clafoutis is a rustic French dessert from the Limousin region, traditionally made with black cherries but beautifully adapted with plums. It's a simple, custard-like batter of eggs, flour, milk, and sugar, poured over the fruit and baked until puffy and golden.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the flour and sugar, with moderate fat from the eggs and milk. A typical serving provides around 250-350 calories, along with some protein and vitamins from the plums.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	180 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Vitamin D	1 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Phosphorus	100 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, clafoutis is a prime example of French country cooking, prized for its simplicity and ability to showcase seasonal fruit. Nutritionally, using plums adds a tart contrast and a boost of antioxidants compared to the more traditional sweet cherries.