Easy Chocolate & Fig Clafoutis Dessert
Indulge in a plateful of custardy, chocolate goodness with this Chocolate Fig Clafoutis. A flavorful spin on a classic French dessert, this recipe features sweet figs, rich cocoa powder, and can be made in just over 30 minutes!
Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 175kcal
Equipment
- 10-Inch Cast Iron Skillet or 10 inch cake pan lined with parchment
- Knife, Plates & Forks for serving
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ cup + 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups figs halved
- 1 Tablespoon demerara or turbinado sugar
- 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease your 10-inch cast-iron skillet or baking pan using a baking spray or softened butter
- Add the eggs, whole milk, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Then, pour the batter into the prepared skillet.4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla, ¼ cup + 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Arrange the figs, sliced in half, by laying them skin side down into the batter ever so gently. Then, sprinkle with demerara sugar before baking.3 cups figs, 1 Tablespoon demerara or turbinado sugar
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the clafoutis is puffed and a dark, golden brown on top. It may be a bit challenging to establish a cooked color as the clafoutis is chocolate - use a toothpick to test if the clafoutis is fully baked by placing it into the middle of the clafoutis. If you do not see any wet batter when removing the toothpick, you are good to go!
- Once cooled, sprinkle with confectioners sugar to serve.1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
Video
Notes
Frequently asked questions
- How can you tell a clafoutis is done baking? By using the toothpick test! When it’s done baking, insert a toothpick in the center of the clafoutis. If the toothpick comes out clean, the clafoutis is ready to enjoy.
- What does a clafoutis taste like? Clafoutis is a custardy, almost flan-like dessert with a light fruity flavor. The texture will likely remind you of a thick pancake or chocolate soufflé.
- What kind of pan or equipment do you need to bake a clafoutis? I like to bake my clafoutis in a well-buttered 10-inch cast iron skillet. If you don’t own a cast iron or oven-safe pan, you can use a high-sided pie pan or small baking dish instead.
- Can you make a clafoutis ahead of time? Assemble and bake the chocolate clafoutis up to 1 day ahead of time. Keep it covered in the fridge until it’s time to serve, then reheat it for a few minutes in the oven so it can be served warm.
- How do you store leftover clafoutis? You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 312IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg
