Ease of Preparation: Easy
Yield: 4-6 servings
Vanessa Gianfrancesco, our charismatic host of Gusto TV’s ‘Let’s Brunch’, is inspired by the French as she cooks up simple yet elegant recipes for the perfect leisurely brunch. This is a sweet finish to a mid-morning meal, perfect for sharing…or keeping to yourself! Refreshing and rich, Vanessa’s Pear and Blueberry Clafouti is best enjoyed with a large scoop of smooth vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
- 2 pears
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ½ tablespoon (7.5 ml) lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) blueberries
- Icing sugar, for dusting
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Method:
Preheat oven to 325 F (160 C).
Peel, core, and quarter the pears, then cut into thin slices. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, milk, lemon zest, salt, and flour until smooth. Pour mixture into a greased round, shallow baking dish, then top evenly with pears and blueberries. Bake in the oven until golden brown and set, about 25-30 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, then dust with icing sugar. Serve topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream.