Clafoutis with chocolate and plums
4 servings
60 minutes
Chocolate and plum clafoutis is a delicate French dessert that combines the rich flavor of dark chocolate with the juicy tartness of ripe plums. Clafoutis originated in the Limousin region and is traditionally made with cherries, but the chocolate variation adds a special depth of flavor. The light batter made from eggs and flour absorbs the chocolate, creating an airy texture with a rich aroma. Baked plums add fruity freshness to the dessert, and their softness perfectly contrasts with the thick chocolate base. Clafoutis can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled for a denser structure. This dessert is a true embodiment of French charm and sophistication, perfect for cozy evenings and festive occasions.
1
Wash the plums, cut in half, remove the pits. Make several cross cuts on the skin, 3-4 mm apart.
- Plums: 8 pieces
2
Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a water bath.
- 70% dark chocolate: 200 g
3
In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with oil. Gently pour the mixture into the flour. Stir until smooth.
- Wheat flour: 150 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Butter: 125 g
4
Pour melted chocolate into the dough and mix.
- 70% dark chocolate: 200 g
5
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease 4 baking pans with butter. Distribute the chocolate batter among them.
- Butter: 125 g
6
Place 2 halves of plums in each mold. Put in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
- Plums: 8 pieces
