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This was an EASY recipe! I was suprised to find it under challenging....

Suzanne W., Wisconsin Rapids, WI on 5/09

Pear Clafouti with Cardamom Custard Sauce

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Level: Challenging

The spice in the creamy smooth custard sauce makes this an irresistible dessert for cardamom lovers. Best when served fresh out of the oven, this clafouti is versatile enough for breakfast, brunch or dessert.

Prep: 20 min

Cooking: 25 min

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

PEAR CLAFOUTI
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom*
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, divided
2 large eggs
1 pear, cored and thinly sliced
CARDAMOM CUSTARD SAUCE
3 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom*

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Directions

FOR PEAR CLAFOUTI:
PREHEAT oven to 450º F.

MELT butter in 9-inch deep-dish pie plate in oven for 2 minutes or until melted; remove from oven. Carefully swirl melted butter around bottom and sides to coat.

COMBINE sugar and cardamom in small bowl; set aside. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Whisk 3/4 cup evaporated milk and eggs in separate small bowl until blended. Add to flour mixture; whisk for 30 seconds until smooth. Pour batter onto melted butter in hot pie plate. Push pear slices gently into batter, forming a pinwheel. Sprinkle with sugar-cardamom mixture.

BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with Cardamom Custard Sauce.

FOR CARDAMOM CUSTARD SAUCE:
HEAT remaining evaporated milk, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla extract and cardamom in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce coats back of spoon. Do not boil. Makes about 1 cup.

*NOTE: Ground cinnamon can be substituted for ground cardamom.

SERVING SUGGESTION: For a sweet treat, use Cardamom Custard Sauce alone over fresh fruit.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Suzanne W. , Wisconsin Rapids, WI
May 2009

Amazing! Not so challenging!!

This was an EASY recipe! I was suprised to find it under challenging. I found the recipe in the Carnation Evaporated Milk recipe collection that I was sent in the mail. VERY good...rave reviews from my guests. I used a vietnamese cinnamon, instead of cardamom. EXCELLENT! Will be adding it to my favorites box!.

Virginia B. , Hobgood, NC
August 2008

Pear Clafouti with Cardamom Custard Sauce

I made this dish for a family get together. I wanted to try some different. Everyone raved about how good it was though I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the rest of the family. I don't really care for pears though I found this dish to be fairly good for pears. I'm interested in trying it with either apples or peaches..

Joan R. , Cape Coral, FL
August 2008

Pear Clafouti with Cardamon Custard Sauce

Cardamon flavor reminds me of "family gatherings" as my Grandmother always made cardamon cake. She also made a sugar cookie with this flavoring and we loved decorating them. This dessert is light and satisfying. A little bit of "something different"..

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 8 servings
Serving Size 1/8 of recipe
Calories 220
Calories from Fat. 80
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9g	13%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 240mg	10%
Carbohydrates 28g	9%
Dietary Fiber .5g	4%
Sugars 18g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A	4%
Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	15%
Iron	6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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