Description
A cozy and elegant dessert featuring tender pears baked in a creamy custard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 small-medium ripe pears
- 1/2 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch skillet or baking dish with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until pale and frothy.
- Gradually add the milk, flour, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt, whisking until smooth.
- Layer the sliced pears in the prepared skillet.
- Pour the batter over the pears and bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For a variation, try using apples or mixed berries instead of pears. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg