There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Thursday, November 6, 2025

Clafoutis aux figues - Testing

1 - This doesn't come from any particular recipe, I've thrown a bunch of things together. So if it works or not, it's all on me! Hah!

12 fresh figs, approx 500g
3 eggs
pinch of salt
110 g (1/2 cup) sugar
100 g (3/4 cup) flour
1 cup milk
1/4 cup yogurt cheese/labneh
2 tsps vanilla
A pinch of cinnamon
  1. Cut the figs in half and place them cut-side down in the baking dish.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Grease a glass pie dish in advance.
  3. Beat the eggs with the pinch of salt until starting to foam. Whisk in the sugar and flour.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk together the milk and yogurt cheese.
  5. Gradually add the milk mixture, whisking until you obtain a smooth consistency. 
  6. Mix in the vanilla and the pinch of cinnamon.
  7. Arrange the figs in a single layer on the bottom of the greased pie dish.
  8. Pour the batter over the figs - they should all be under the batter and they may move as you pour, so it's no big deal to nudge things back into place afterwards.
  9. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the batter is nice and golden.
  10. Allow to cool before serving, either at room temperature or cold.
  11. Optionally, you could powder the surface with icing sugar.

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