Every fortnight, The Teller Collective owner Aline Davies will share some of her favourite recipes for readers wanting to try a little restaurant magic at home.
A warm, lightly sweet baked dessert, Clafoutis is simple to make and perfect for serving with ice cream. This version uses thinly sliced pears and a sprinkle of raw sugar to create a delicate crust. Serve it straight from the oven with maple syrup and vanilla ice cream for a comforting treat.
Pear Clafoutis with vanilla ice cream
Dry ingredients
175g plain flour
175g caster sugar
7g baking powder
5g flake salt
Wet ingredients
125g sour cream
50ml milk
60ml vegetable oil
1 egg
Add-ins
50g thinly sliced pears
20g raw sugar
To serve
Blueberries
Maple syrup
Vanilla ice cream
Method
Preheat the oven to 185°C.
In a bowl, combine the flour, caster sugar, baking powder and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, vegetable oil and eggs until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
Lightly grease an 8cm ovenproof or cast-iron pan with spray oil.
Pour about 150g of batter into the pan and scatter sliced pears on top.
Sprinkle raw sugar over the batter for a crisp, caramelised crust.
Bake for about 12 minutes, or until lightly golden and set.
Serve warm with maple syrup, berries and vanilla ice cream.