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Strawberry Flaugnarde Recipe

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This Strawberry Flaugnarde is a classic French dessert featuring ripe strawberries baked in a rich, custard-like batter. Lightly sweet and delicately flavored with vanilla, it offers a tender, slightly wobbly center with puffed and golden edges. Perfect served warm or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar for a simple yet elegant treat that feels like a cross between a clafoutis and a custard tart.

Ingredients

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For the Flaugnarde:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/4 cup (312.5ml) milk (2% or whole)
  • 2/3 cup (132g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (62.5g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (300g) ripe strawberries, hulled and halved

For Serving:

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and position the oven rack in the middle. Generously butter an 8-9 inch (20.5-23cm) circular or oval baking dish or skillet to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
  2. Make the batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the flour and kosher salt in small increments, whisking continuously to achieve a smooth batter similar in consistency to heavy cream. If any lumps remain, strain the batter through a fine mesh sieve to ensure a silky custard texture.
  3. Arrange strawberries: Spread the hulled and halved strawberries evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This layering helps infuse the batter with the fresh strawberry flavor as it bakes.
  4. Pour and bake: Carefully pour the smooth batter over the strawberries, ensuring even coverage. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour. The flaugnarde is ready when it is puffed up and browned around the edges while the center remains slightly wobbly to the touch.
  5. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and transfer the dish to a cooling rack. The flaugnarde will naturally deflate as it cools. Serve warm or at room temperature, dusted generously with powdered sugar. Slice like a cake or enjoy straight from the dish by the spoonful.

Notes

  • Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
  • Butter the baking dish generously to ensure easy release and beautiful browning.
  • Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain slightly wobbly to retain moisture and custard-like texture.
  • Passing the batter through a fine mesh sieve is optional but recommended for a smooth finish.
  • This dessert can be served warm or cooled and still tastes delicious.

Keywords: Strawberry Flaugnarde, French dessert, baked custard, fruit tart, easy summer dessert, vanilla custard, strawberries

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