Easy Blueberry Clafoutis Recipe (Classic French Dessert)
Blueberry Clafoutis is a light and elegant French dessert filled with juicy blueberries baked in a custardy batter. This easy blueberry clafoutis recipe is just sweet enough with a hint of lemon and comes together in minutes. Perfect for brunch, holidays or a simple summer dessert, it looks fancy but is surprisingly easy to make.
WHY YOU’LL ❤️ THIS DISH
If you love easy desserts that look impressive, this blueberry clafoutis is the perfect recipe to make for guests.
- 🪄 Easy to make – this dish goes together in minutes!
- 🫐 Blueberry Lovers Dream – load it up so every bite is bursting with flavor
- 🧑🎄 Great for Holidays – this is a great dish for holidays!
What is Blueberry Clafoutis?
Blueberry clafoutis is a classic French dessert made with fresh blueberries baked in a thick, custard-like batter. It has a texture somewhere between a flan and a Dutch baby pancake and is typically served warm with powdered sugar.
Blueberry Clafoutis Ingredients
I have to be honest – when I initially looked into making this I thought it was more of a cake! But once I got everything together – I quickly realized it’s similar to a batter for pancakes but with more eggs – so we’re going custard vs. cake! I researched a bunch of recipes and then put together my own special version! You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card but here’s what you’ll need:
- Blueberries – fresh blueberries work great here but you can also use frozen. I used the colossal blueberries and they worked great!
- Sugar – plain white sugar is fine for this
- Lemon – originally I was just going to use the zest but then I added a little juice as well for a little more flavor
- If you like Blueberry + Lemon – try this Banana Bread
- Half & Half – gives the custard a rich texture without being too heavy
- you can substitute with a combination of cream and 2% milk or whole milk
- Eggs – the key to creating that signature custard consistency
- All Purpose Flour – just enough to give structure while keeping it light
- Vanilla – I got some from Mexico when I was on a cruise and I love it! I would recommend at least using a vanilla vs vanilla extract but use what you have.
- Salt – just a pinch of coarse sea salt (do people still use fine table salt?)
How to Make EASY Blueberry Clafoutis
I’ve made blueberry cobbler, blueberry cornbread and even blueberry scones – this clafoutis recipe is by far the easiest to make! I’ll definitely be making it again! I had this whole thing together and in the oven in less than 10 minutes! Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- PREP – Preheat oven to 425ºF. Generously butter a cake pan.
- Use butter not non-stick spray in this instance. Just open a stick of butter and rub it all over the inside of the pan.
- TOSS – In a medium bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, juice from half lemon and lemon zest. Pour blueberries into the bottom of the pan.
- BLEND – In a blender, add half & half, eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt. Blend until batter is smooth. Pour batter mixture over blueberries and gently tap pan on counter to remove air bubbles.
- You could also whisk the ingredients together or use a hand blender.
- BAKE – Bake in the preheated oven until center is set, 30 minutes. Check the center with a toothpick – it should come out clean. The top should be slightly golden brown. Cool 10-15 minutes until clafoutis deflates slightly and is just warm.
- SERVE – Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm. (I love this powdered sugar shaker – that way I’m always ready to dust!)
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Blueberry Clafoutis
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 lemon zested & juiced
- 1 ¼ cups half and half
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/8 tsp coarse sea salt
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425ºF. Generously butter a cake pan. (Use butter not non-stick spray in this instance.)1 tbsp butter
- În a medium bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, juice from half lemon and lemon zest.1 pint fresh blueberries, 1 tbsp white sugar, 1 lemon
- Pour blueberries into prepared baking dish.
- In a blender, add half & half, eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla and salt. Blend until batter is smooth. Pour batter over blueberries and gently tap pan on counter to remove air bubbles.1 ¼ cups half and half, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/8 tsp coarse sea salt
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until center is set. Check the center with a toothpick – it should come out clean. Cool 10-15 minutes until clafoutis is just warm. The cake will deflate slightly.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.2 tbsp Powdered sugar
