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Cherry tomato and goat cheese clafoutis

Cherry tomato and goat cheese clafoutis is a savory dish for 4 people, ready in 50 minutes and rated easy, at about €2.20 per person. The key to success is a smooth egg and flour batter, plus lightly seared cherry tomatoes so they don't water down the batter.

I'm suggesting a savory clafoutis, all pink with cherry tomatoes, dotted with fresh goat cheese and basil, light as a cloud.

Cherry tomato and goat cheese clafoutis
Total time
50 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.20
Calories per person
480 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Spring, Summer
The kids
They generally like it

This clafoutis has nothing to do with the sweet dessert of the same name. Here, cherry tomatoes turn the batter a soft pink, fresh goat cheese melts into creamy little pockets, and basil adds a fresh note that wakes everything up. The texture stays fluffy, slightly puffed, never heavy, almost airy despite the eggs and cream.

It's the kind of dish you slide into the oven on a weeknight without a second thought, served with a green salad. Kids tend to like it too, since they often prefer cooked tomatoes over raw ones, and it holds its own on a summer table for guests, served warm, as a generous starter or a light main.

The ingredients

4 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Cherry tomatoes 500 g
  • Basil 1 bunch
  • Green salad 1

Dairy

  • Fresh goat cheese 150 g
  • Eggs 4
  • Milk 25 cl
  • Heavy cream 10 cl
  • Butter 20 g

Pantry

  • Flouroften in the pantry 80 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Eggs, Lactose, Gluten

The step by step recipe

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and butter a baking dish.

    Butter the sides too, the clafoutis will unmold and slice more cleanly.

  2. Sauté the cherry tomatoes for one or two minutes in olive oil so they release a bit of their liquid. 2 min

    Prick them with a fork first, they won't burst in the pan.

  3. Whisk the eggs with the flour, milk, cream, salt and pepper until you get a smooth batter.

    Pour the liquid gradually onto the flour, you won't get any lumps.

  4. Spread the tomatoes and crumbled goat cheese in the dish, scatter with chopped basil, and pour the batter over the top.

    Save a few whole basil leaves to decorate once it's out of the oven.

  5. Bake until the clafoutis is puffed and golden, then serve it warm with the dressed salad. 35 min

    Insert a knife tip in the center, it should come out dry.

Our tips to get it right

  • Drain the cherry tomatoes well after pan searing, excess juice will make the batter too runny.
  • Pick a creamy fresh goat cheese rather than a dry log, it melts better and stays soft once baked.
  • Let the clafoutis rest five minutes out of the oven before slicing, it holds together better and unmolds more easily.

The variations

  • Swap the fresh goat cheese for crumbled feta for a saltier, firmer version.
  • Add diced zucchini sautéed with the tomatoes for a more vegetable-forward version.
  • For kids, blend the basil into the batter instead of leaving it in pieces, so they won't spot the green specks.

What to serve it with

  • A well dressed green salad
  • A glass of chilled rosé
  • Grilled country bread

Storage

The clafoutis keeps for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It doesn't freeze well because of the eggs and cream, so it's best eaten fresh. Reheat it for a few minutes in the oven rather than the microwave, so it doesn't turn rubbery.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this clafoutis ahead of time?

You can prepare the batter and cut the tomatoes in advance, then assemble and bake right before serving. Once baked, it tastes best eaten the same day, while still warm.

Can you swap the wheat flour?

Yes, a gluten free flour blend works, the texture will be slightly less light but still good. Avoid plain rice flour, it makes the batter grainy.

Why sear the tomatoes before adding them?

Raw cherry tomatoes release a lot of water during baking, which waters down the batter. Searing them for a minute lets some of that liquid escape before they go in.

Do kids actually like this clafoutis?

Yes, the soft texture and the mild taste of melted goat cheese make it a hit even with kids who dislike raw tomatoes. You can cut back on the basil if needed.

How long does it take to make a cherry tomato and goat cheese clafoutis, with a green salad?

Count 50 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a cherry tomato and goat cheese clafoutis, with a green salad?

About 480 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a cherry tomato and goat cheese clafoutis, with a green salad cost?

About €2.20 per serving, or €8.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs, lactose, gluten. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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