Green Gooseberry and Elderflower Clafoutis
Clafoutis is a sort of fluffy custard, a base for whatever seasonal fruit you can lay your hands on.
SERVES
8
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
10
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
45
MINUTES
Ingredients
15g (generous 1/2oz) soft butter for brushing the dishes
5 organic eggs
100g (3 1/2oz) caster sugar
75g (3oz) plain white flour
115ml (generous 4fl oz) cream
420ml (scant 15fl oz) whole milk
1 tablespoon elderflower cordial
1kg (2 1/4lb) gooseberries
4 elderflower heads
50g (2oz) caster sugar – for sprinkling over the gooseberries
25g (1oz) pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
icing or caster sugar to sprinkle
softly whipped cream to serve
28cm (11 inch) round terracotta dish or similar, brushed with soft butter
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