Spiced Strawberry Clafouti

 

Ingredients

· Butter, for greasing the baking dish

· 1 pound strawberries, quartered

· 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring the baking dish

· 1 cup sugar

· Kosher salt

· 2 large eggs

· 1 cup heavy cream

· 2 tablespoons almond extract

· 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

· 1/2 cup sliced almonds

· Whipped cream

 

Steps

1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and lightly flour a 7 x 11-inch (2-quart) baking dish.

2) Scatter 3 cups of the strawberries in the baking dish and set aside.

3) In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and a small pinch of salt. Create a little well in the center of the mixture.

4) Crack the eggs into the well and add the cream, almond extract, and ginger. Using a whisk or fork, beat the egg mixture into the flour mixture until it becomes a smooth batter.

5) Pour the batter over the strawberries. Place the remaining strawberries on top and scatter the sliced almonds evenly on top.

6) Allow the batter to rest for about 15 minutes before putting the baking dish in the oven (this will make your cake soft and tender and not chewy).

7) Bake until the dough is a light golden color, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with or without whipped cream.

 

From: Impatient Foodie: 100 Delicious Recipes for a Hectic, Time-Starved World

By: Elettra Wiedemann with