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Clafouti Defined

By Brett Moore, About.com

Definition: Clafouti - Clafouti is a traditional French dessert from the Limousin region. It is made by covering a layer of fruit in a dish with a batter and then baking. The finished dessert may be either cake- or pudding-like. Served hot. Cherries are the traditional fruit of choice, but any other may be used.
Pronunciation: kla-foo-tee
Alternate Spellings: Claufouti

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