Clafoutis-style plum financier
The classic French "financier" is normally a little cake, but it can also be made clafoutis-style over fruit in an oven-proof dish.
42 K 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
1 hour 2 min.
Easy
12 people
2 IngredientsLast modified on: May 17th 2020
For 12 people, you will need:
2 lb + 3.2 oz 
5 lb + 1.7 oz plums
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 1 hour 2 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
Stage 2 - 15 min.
Butter an oven-proof dish and make a layer of 5 lb + 1.7 oz plums (stoned and cut in half).
Stage 3 - 2 min.
Spread the financier batter on top.
Stage 4 - 30 min.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
Stage 5
Serve warm or cold.
Remarks
This recipe can be varied with different fruit, preferably in season. I have a weakness for raspberries, as their touch of acidity marries so well with the sweet financier mixture.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 280 RDI=110 % | 2,720 RDI=260 % | 1,490 RDI=230 % | 7,610 RDI=380 % | 31,880 RDI: 380 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 100 RDI=10 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 290 RDI=20 % | 1,230 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=9 % | 230 RDI=20 % | 120 RDI=20 % | 630 RDI=30 % | 2,660 RDI: 30 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 12.00 €
- Per person : 1.00 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Plums
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Financier batter
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Hazelnut and cherry financiers, Financiers, Pear and strawberry verrine with tiramisu cream, ... See them all 3
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