Have you ever had clafoutis before? I think the bigger question is, can you pronounce clafoutis? If you are like us, you probably pronounce it kla-FOO-tee and if you are fluent in French you probably pronounce it the right way, kla-foo-TEE. I keep trying to get myself to pronounce it the right way, but yeah, the American in me just won't cooperate. Just like the South-New Jersey in me won't stop saying things like “arnge” for orange, “TOUR-nament” for tournament (instead of TUR-nament), and “Flaarida” for Florida. I somehow made it out of NJ without saying “wudder” for water, which is somewhat strange considering my entire family pronounces it “wudder”. Accents are so funny!
Anyway, I digress. Calfoutis – it's like a custardy kind of casserole traditionally made from eggs and flour, but yeah, the whole grain-free thing doesn't work with the flour part. To counteract that we've been making a Paleo and gluten-free version for years by Nourished and Nurtured that we just adore, and the recipe below is adapted from that. It uses almond flour instead of wheat flour and comes out just as delicious. If you've never had it before, I urge you to try it because it is a refreshing change from pancakes, waffles, or muffins but yet still gives you that hearty breakfast food feel.
This version uses fresh cut strawberries as the main fruit that floats up to the top during baking, but it also uses pureed strawberry as a swirl throughout to give it an extra oomph. Something like this is great to make on the weekend to either serve immediately, or as a make-ahead batch cooking sort of dish. You simply just need to reheat it before serving (though I've had it cold before as well and that is actually quite good).
Strawberry Clafoutis
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (or other dairy-free milk)
- 1/3 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Almond Flour
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 lb (2 cups) Strawberries, sliced and divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Oil an 8x8 inch pan (if doubling this recipe use an 8x11 or 9x13 pan).
- In a small sauce pan, melt the coconut oil. Turn off heat, add the honey and stir.
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, coconut milk, salt, and vanilla extract. Use an immersion blender or whisk to mix it all together. Add the honey mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk or blend. Add the almond flour and mix again.
- Put half of the strawberries in a small bowl and mix with the immersion blender or mash with a fork until a smoothie-like consistency.
- Arrange the rest of the strawberries on the bottom of the pan, then pour the egg mixture over the top. Pour the strawberry smoothie mixture over the top, kind of making a swirling pattern. Take a knife and gently make an s-shape a few times through the mixture. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until it is set and the top is golden. (The time will be closer to 60 min if you doubled the recipe)
I’ve never even heard of clafoutis but that texture sounds right up my alley! So cool that you came up with a grain-free version.
It is such a great texture! It’s definitely not the most common dish, but it sure is good!
Yummers! This sounds delicious! Thanks!
Thanks Tina!
I have never heard of a clafoutis but it sounds perfectly dreamy! I can’t wait to try this! We go strawberry picking in June – my girls will love this!
Let me know if you try it – I’d love to hear what your girls think!
Oh yum! I LOVE clafoutis, especially with strawberries! This looks so delicious and perfect for spring celebrations too!
Thanks Emily!
So I just spent like 10 minutes pronouncing clafoutis, tournament, oranges and Florida in different dialects and accents, lol. Thankyouverymuch
LOL – I’m laughing imagining you pronouncing them all. Makes you think, right? haha
Simplicity is my middle name! My kind of recipe!
Thanks Donna!
When I saw this, I couldn’t pin it quick enough! It looks gorgeous, and just in time for all those strawberries coming into season now 🙂 Beautiful post!
Aw, thanks so much Jo!
Yum! This looks like my next weekend breakfast with a nice giant cup of coffee!
Nice, I hope you enjoy!
These berry recipes are killing me! I just can’t decide which dessert to make first, but I do love clafoutis.
I know, right? So many great berry recipes out right now. Probably why I made one – top of mind!
Lovely! Can’t wait for strawberry season.
Thanks Katja!
This is such a perfect dessert for spring! I’ve been craving strawberries lately. Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Anne Marie! Strawberries sure are yummy 🙂
Oh my goodness. Clafoutis is my *favorite* and to have it for breakfast?! You’re a genius. An evil, evil genius.
Heh heh heh (that’s my evil genius laugh). Thanks Cheryl 🙂
I’ve never tried a clafoutis before – this is genius! Gonna give this a go on the weekend xxx
I hope you enjoy it!
I have never had clafoutis and I definitely don’t know how to say it 😉 It kind of looks like a big baked pancake. I know I would love it- especially with those fresh strawberries!
It is kind of like a big baked pancake. A little lighter and filled with fruit!
I love anything strawberry flavored. I haven’t had clafoutis and now I have to try it !!
Let me know if you do!
Love this! I’ve actually never had clafoutis before, though I do speak french so I can say it correctly, ha! My whole family is from Jersey, so I toootally get the accent thing 🙂
Haha, it’s such a unique accent.
What a perfect recipe for Spring! I LOVE and appreciate your creativity.
Thanks Carrie!
So fluffy and delicate! Looks delish, even if I can’t pronounce it 😉
It’s even better when you can’t pronounce it 😉
This is perfect for Spring! I love Clafoutis, and mispronouncing it, lol. Great for breakfast 🙂
Isn’t it fun to mispronounce? I sometimes pronounce it right, but then it makes me feel like I’m saying “tar-jay” instead of Target. So I just stick with my Americanized version instead 🙂
Always love your recipes! I didn’t know what Clafoutis was, so I also learned something, yay! Looks absolutely divine Michele! 🙂
Aw, thanks Mark! I appreciate it!
I’ve never heard of it but it looks delicious and very simple to make. Desserts with strawberries are always a winner.
It is quite simple to make! That’s part of the beauty of it.
Love clafoutis. This one looks delicious!