Mirabelle plum and Cognac clafoutis Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 120ml double cream
- 120g castor sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 70 g cake flour, sifted
- 25g softened butter
- about 1.5 cups of stoned mirabelle plums, cut in half
- 50ml cognac or brandy
- 50g flaked almonds
- icing sugar for dusting (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 93g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 269 | |
| Calories from Fat 102 | 38% |
| Total Fat 11.58g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 5.5g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium 97mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 32.13g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 20.45g | 14% |
| Protein 5.48g | 9% |
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