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Published: Aug 30, 2018 · Modified: May 6, 2021 by Amanda McGrory-Dixon

Bourbon-Peach Clafoutis

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In case it’s not clear by now, this lady loves her bourbon. Whether I’m drinking a good bourbon cocktail or enjoying a boozy dessert, that delicious liquor always takes me to a happy place. Oh, and if peaches are involved? Take that love and amplify it by 10. Bourbon and peach make for the perfect pairing, so it's extra exciting when these two get together to make some kitchen magic. Enter this bourbon-peach clafoutis.

Peach clafoutis in a cast-iron skillet with a bottle of bourbon in the background.

If you've never tried clafoutis, it's essentially a baked custard filled with fresh fruit. Cherries are traditional, but other fruits work just as well. Being a French custard, it sounds fancy --- the kind of dish you eat with your pinky flared up --- but it's one of the easiest desserts you can make. Faux fancy if you will. If you've made some of my past recipes, you know how I feel about faux fancy. I'm a fan. Faux fancy recipes always make you look like a hero without breaking a sweat. Not a bad combo if you ask me.

I’d also like to stress that this is not a cake. Repeat: This is not a cake. With the internet being what it is, I’ve seen reviewers on other clafoutis recipes complain that the end result wasn’t cake-like. If you want cake, this isn’t your recipe. However, if you’re after a dense, rich custard, keep reading, friends.

Step-by-Step Instructions

OK, let's dive into the easy recipe details. For this bourbon-peach clafoutis, simply mix together milk, eggs, sugar, melted butter, bourbon, vanilla extract and flour. Just like that, your custard base is ready to go.

While you can bake it right away, it's better to let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or even overnight. This gives the protein in the flour a chance to rest and keeps the custard from becoming tough and chewy.

Plus, it's convenient for those times you’re playing host or hostess. Anything I can make ahead of time always makes my life easier when I'm cooking for a crowd.

Once you’re ready to bake, pour the batter into a 10-inch cast iron skillet or pie plate and bake. The cast iron skillet gives it more of a rustic vibe, but if you’re going for a clean, pretty look, a bright white pie plate works beautifully. Now, cover the batter with peach slices, sprinkle with cinnamon and you’re ready to bake.

Perfect Pairing

I love a Belgian-style quad with this bourbon-peach clafoutis. Quads are high in ABV with sweet caramel notes, which is a great batch for the bourbon, and they come with a thick mouthfeel that stands up to the dense custard. As a bonus, I’ve enjoyed many Belgian-styles quads aged in bourbon barrels, so the two are a natural fit.

An oak-forward Chardonnay is also a lovely match. The vanilla undertones from the oak are delicious with the peach, and that buttery texture of the Chardonnay fits right in with the custard.

And, of course, I wouldn’t judge you if you enjoyed an old fashioned with this delicious dessert. Obviously.

As peach season is still upon us, I hope you try this bourbon-peach clafoutis soon. Of course, you can always make this dessert any time of year with frozen peach slices, but it's extra fun and delicious with peak-season peaches. I'd love to hear from you in the comment section and don't forget to sign up for my newsletter.

Cheers!

The bourbon peach clafoutis on a pink napkin with a bottle of bourbon in the background.

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The bourbon peach clafoutis on a pink napkin with a bottle of bourbon in the background.

Bourbon-Peach Clafoutis


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5 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Amanda McGrory-Dixon
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Description

This bourbon-peach clafoutis sound fancy and impressive, but it's actually quick and simple to make. Bourbon and peaches make for one tasty custard dessert.


Ingredients

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1 cup whole milk
3 eggs
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2-3 tablespoons bourbon
½ cup all-purpose flour
2-3 peaches, sliced
Cinnamon


Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, butter and bourbon. Sprinkle flour over mixture and whisk until incorporated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or even overnight.
  2. Heat oven to 325 degrees and pour custard batter into a 10-inch skillet or pie plate. Lay peach slices throughout the custard batter. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon.
  3. Bake for 35-40 minutes. The clafoutis is ready when it's puffy and set. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Keywords: clafoutis, peach clafoutis, bourbon clafoutis

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  1. Stephanie Simmons says

    September 10, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    This sounds absolutely amazing! Reminds me of a dutch baby (a german pancake!). I'll have to get one last bag of peaches and try this out!

    ★★★★★

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    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 11, 2018 at 1:23 am

      I hear you! I'm trying to eat as many peaches as possible right now.

      Reply
  2. Chef Mireille says

    September 09, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    the bourbon must add such an awesome flavor to this clafoutis. I love clafoutis - so quick and easy to put together

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 10, 2018 at 12:59 am

      Totally! The bourbon really is a nice addition. Adds such a nice depth.

      Reply
  3. Alexis says

    September 08, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    Oh delicious! This looks simply amazing. I love when I can make a fancy dessert because I'm not a fancy chef at all. Going to be trying this one for sure.

    Reply
    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 08, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      Thanks so much! It really is simple. Let me know if you have any questions. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Mirlene says

    September 08, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    Idea! Idea! Idea! You just inspired me to make this for my brother in law. He is a bourbon fanatic. Pinning this to make later!!! Great desert for a small dinner party too.

    ★★★★★

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    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 08, 2018 at 2:48 pm

      Yay! Bourbon desserts are my favorite. Hope you both love it!

      Reply
  5. Jacqueline Debono says

    September 08, 2018 at 10:31 am

    When it comes to making dessert I need to keep it simple as am not much of a baker! I love your use of the phrase faux fancy!! This is definitely one for me to try! It looks and sounds delicious!

    ★★★★★

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    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 08, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Thank you! It’s a fun phrase. ?

      Reply
  6. Gloria says

    September 05, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    Rustic desserts like this are right up my alley. Hubby love bourbon, so I know he would love this for dessert. Maybe I will surprise him on the weekend and make it for him.

    ★★★★★

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    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 06, 2018 at 2:06 am

      Oh, that'd be a fun surprise! Hope y'all enjoy it.

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    September 05, 2018 at 3:04 pm

    I love boozy desserts and these peaches look really fresh. I think I will have to give it a go this weekend!

    ★★★★★

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    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 06, 2018 at 2:04 am

      I hope you do!

      Reply
  8. Kelly Anthony says

    September 04, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    Seriously can't wait to try this. I love peaches and I really love custard so this is the perfect dessert for me.

    ★★★★★

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    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 05, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      I’m eating every peach in sight right now. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  9. Stine Mari says

    September 04, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    I love the combination of peaches and bourbon, they work incredibly well together. And I'm with you on the faux fancy, 100 %. This recipe sounds and looks divine, I will definitely need to pin this for later. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 04, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      You’re welcome! I feel like bourbon is a magical ingredient in so many desserts. ??

      Reply
  10. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    September 04, 2018 at 4:54 am

    How lovely, clafoutis is the best. I have made it with cherries the traditional way but using peaches and bourbon is also a fantastic idea. It is like the American version of a French classic. Nothing like enjoying seasonal flavors and now peaches are in season. Love it!

    ★★★★★

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    • Amanda McGrory-Dixon says

      September 04, 2018 at 1:58 pm

      Right? Peaches are my favorite, and I’m never ready to let peach season go.

      Reply

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