Clafoutis facts for kids
Blueberry Clafoutis with ice cream
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| Course | Dessert |
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| Place of origin | France |
| Region or state | Limousin |
| Serving temperature | Warm or cold |
| Main ingredients | Flan batter, black cherries, powdered sugar |
| Variations | Flaugnarde |
| Other information | It can also be made with apples, pears, etc. |
Clafoutis (French pronunciation: [klafuti]) is a delicious French dessert. It's a bit like a baked pancake or a thick, sweet custard. Traditionally, it's made with black cherries. These cherries are placed in a buttered dish. Then, a thick, sweet batter is poured over them. After baking, clafoutis is often dusted with powdered sugar. You can enjoy it warm or cold, sometimes with a dollop of cream!
A traditional Clafoutis from the Limousin region of France sometimes includes the cherry pits. These pits contain a natural compound. This compound gives the dessert a special flavor, a bit like almonds. It adds a unique, nutty taste to the dish.
What is Clafoutis?
Clafoutis is a simple yet elegant dessert. It's known for its soft, custardy texture. The fruit, usually cherries, bakes right into the batter. This makes the fruit juicy and tender. It's a popular treat in France. People often make it for family gatherings.
Where Does Clafoutis Come From?
Clafoutis comes from the Limousin region of France. This area is known for its beautiful countryside. Black cherries are the classic fruit for this dessert. However, people now use many other fruits too. You might find clafoutis made with red cherries or plums. Apples, pears, and even berries like cranberries or blackberries are also used.
When other fruits are used instead of cherries, the dish has a different name. It's called a flaugnarde. So, a cherry clafoutis is the original version.
How Did Clafoutis Get Its Name?
The name clafoutis comes from the Occitan language. This language is spoken in parts of Southern France. One idea is that it comes from the word clafir. This word means "to fill." It suggests filling the batter with cherries.
Another idea is that clafir comes from an old French word, claufir. This word meant "to fix with nails." Some people think the cherries in the dessert look like nail heads. Clafoutis became popular all over France during the 1800s.
