Zucchini, Spinach and Cheese Clafoutis

By Pascale Beale

Updated June 2026

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Zucchini, Spinach and Cheese Clafoutis

Photography by Pascale's Kitchen Studio

Total Time 65-70 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50- 55 minutes

Clafoutis are traditionally cherry-filled baked flans. This is a savory version, packed with oodles of vegetables and mounds of cheese. It’s a perfect brunch or lunchtime dish.  

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. 2
    In a medium saucepan, warm the milk with the chives and dill for 4-5 minutes over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat.
  3. 3
    Place the flour in a large bowl. Whisk in one egg at a time. The batter should be completely smooth. Slowly pour in the milk mixture and whisk until the batter is free of any lumps. Add three-quarters of the cheese, the creme fraiche, a good pinch of salt and 7-8 grinds black pepper and mix until smooth. The batter will be thin.
  4. 4
    Pour a little olive oil into a large cast iron pan or ovenproof skillet set over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and green onions until completely soft and golden, about 8-10 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until golden brown, 7-10 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. 5
    Pour the batter over the vegetables. Place in the center of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Scatter the remaining cheese over the top and continue baking for 20 minutes. The clafoutis is done when the custard is just set. The top should be golden brown. Serve at room temperature.

This recipe appears in Les Légumes — view the book →

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