Plum Flaugnarde
Blending the best of autumnal fruit and custard into one delicious treat, this rustic French dessert features juicy plums nestled in a rich custardy batter.
How long will it take?
40 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Serves 6
What do I need?
- 1 ½ tsp unsalted butter
- 500 g plums, pitted and halved
- 3 eggs
- 70 g plain flour
- 70 g caster sugar, divided
- 60 mL cream
- Pinch of salt
- 180 mL full fat milk
- 1 ½ tbsp brandy
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
How do I make it?
- Preheat oven to 200C.
- Butter a fluted pie dish or other ovenproof dish. Arrange plums, cut side up, in the dish.
- Combine eggs, flour, 50 g sugar, cream and salt in a bowl, whisking until there are no lumps visible.
- Pour in milk, brandy, and vanilla extract and stir well to combine.
- Gently pour the mixture over the plums and bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with reserved 20 g sugar.
- Serve warm with ice cream or cream.
