Savoury Clafouti with Zucchini, Tomatoes, Cheddar and Basil

Clafouti This was one of the great recipes Chef Anne Desjardins shared on stage at the Foire Gourmande in the lovely town of Ville Marie on the shores of Lake Temiscaming.  Being her sous chef was great fun.  We used the spectacular Cru du Clocher cheddar made in nearby Lorrainville.  On the side she did a quick tempura-style squash blossom. 

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter
  • 125 g grated old cheddar cheese
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (250 g) grated green or yellow zucchini
  • 2 – 3 minced green onions
  • 2 – 3 tbsps (30 – 45 mL) chopped fresh basil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) flour
  • ½ cup (125 mL) table cream (15%)
  • Grated nutmeg, a pinch of salt and a few drops of hot sauce.
  • Fresh basil and edible flowers, as needed for garnish.

Butter 4 small ramekins well or one large tart dish. Sprinkle evenly with the grated cheddar.

Place the grated zucchini in a kitchen towel and wring tightly, over the sink, to extract all the juice and transfer to a bowl.  Stir in the green onion and basil. Divide this mixture among the 4 ramekins or heap into the bottom of the tart pan.

In a medium bowl, thoroughly beat the eggs, flour and cream together. Stir in green onion and chopped basil. Season with the nutmeg, salt and hot sauce.   Pour the mixture carefully into the ramekins. Top each with the cherry tomato halves, facing up.

Bake in a preheated 325’F (160’C) oven on the top rack. The ramekins will take about 20 minutes and when done, a knife will come out clean when inserted into the centre.

Garnish with freshly chopped basil and a few edible flower petals.

Serves 4.

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Clafoutis aux tomates, courgettes, cheddar et basilic

  • 1 c à table beurre
  • 125 g fromage de cheddar fort râpé
  • 12 tomates cerise
  • 1 tasse (250 ml) de courgette verte râpée
  • 2 oignons verts émincés
  • 2 -3 c à soupe basilic frais haché
  • 3 œufs
  • 1 c à soupe de farine
  • 1/2 Tasse (125 mL)  crème 15%
  • Muscade râpée, pincée de sel et gouttes de Tabasco
  • Décor : basilic frais, pétales de fleurs ( en saison, facultatif)

Badigeonner beurre 4 petits ramequins à tartelette ou un plat à tarte. Déposer dans le fond des ramequins les cheddar

Râper la courgette sur un linge propre et tordre celui-ci pour que‘’l’eau’’de végétation de la courgette s’égoutte.

Déposer dans un bol la courgette râpée et égouttée, ajouter l’oignon vert et basilic émincé Parsemer les ramequins de ce mélange.

Fouetter ensemble dans un bol pendant 1 minute : oeufs, crème, farine, muscade, sel et gouttes de Tabasco. Verser délicatement sur chaque ramequin.

Couper les tomates cerise en deux, distribuer également les demi tomates cerise dans les ramequins. Enfourner dans un four préchauffer à 325 F sur la grille du haut.

Cuire 20 minutes environ (selon la dimension des ramequins). Vérifier avec un couteau que c’est cuit.

Servir tiède, décorer avec feuille de basilic et pétales de capucines en saison.

Pour 4 personnes

 

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