Fans of flan will want to try this sweet treat.

We know the importance of dessert at a summer dinner party or barbecue. But between making the appetizers, heating up the grill, and throwing together a few sides, ice cream often becomes the go-to. (Nothing wrong with that—we just have an upgrade for you that's almost as easy!)

What is clafoutis?

Clafoutis is a French dessert that you can equate to a crustless tart. It's made of a thick yet pourable batter of flour, sugar, eggs, and milk that bakes to a custard-like consistency. It's best used to showcase fresh produce—something that's at an all-time high in the summer. 

Bonus: Clafoutis uses pantry staples and is mostly hands off, so you can create a homemade dessert with as little effort as possible.

How to make clafoutis

All you need is a few ingredients you most likely already have on hand. The only fresh addition is your fruit of choice. A traditional clafoutis includes:

• eggs
• milk
• flour
• sugar
• butter
• your choice of fruit/flavourings

Ready to try it out? Here are some of our favourite summer clafoutis recipes:

Summer Cherry Clafoutis

Get the recipe for our Summer Cherry Clafoutis here.

Rhubarb Clafoutis

Get the recipe for out Rhubarb Clafoutis here.

Ground Cherry Clafoutis

Get the recipe for out Ground Cherry Clafoutis here.

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