- Spray a 9 by 11 baking dish. Add the diced brioche with parmesan and thyme. Sprinkle the dried cherries over the top.
- Bring the milk and cream to a simmer. Whisk the eggs and sugar together. Slowly whisk the milk slowly into the eggs and pour the mixture over the brioche. Top with fromage blanc.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 min in an oven heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixer, whisk all ingredients together until soft peaks form.
- Let cool for a ½ hour cut into squares, and top with whipped mascarpone and Turkish coffee dust.
- Serve along side a glass of Lapsus and enjoy! Cheers!
Fall Release 2024
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2022 Lapsus
27% Graciano, 25% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Mourvèdre
Savory Cherry Brioche Clafoutis with Whipped Mascarpone and Turkish Coffee Dust
Recipe courtesy of Chef Jeffery Scott
Ingredients
For the Stratta:
3 cups diced brioche
6 whole eggs
½ cup sugar
2 cups milk
½ cup cream
1 cup diced dried cherries
1 cup fromage blanc
½ cup parmesan
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt, pepper, hint of cayenne
For the mascarpone:
1 cup mascarpone
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp powdered sugar
SAVORY CHERRY BRIOCHE CLAFOUTIS WINE PAIRING
Clafoutis is a traditional French dessert that has a similar texture to a thick pancake or custard and is typically topped with fruit and cream. In this rendition by Chef Jeffery Scott, thyme, parmesan, and cayenne are added to create a savory cherry clafoutis using brioche which is topped with mascarpone and Turkish coffee dust.
The ideal Savory Cherry Brioche Clafoutis wine pairing is a wine that is balanced acidity and tannins, yet has depth and rich fruit flavors. Our suggested wine pairing is Lapsus, a Paso Robles blend of Graciano, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvèdre. The savory notes of thyme and parmesan are enhanced by the wine's rich, dark fruit flavors, while the cherries in the clafoutis are highlighted by the wine’s inherent fruitiness. Moreover, the creamy richness of the mascarpone and brioche is perfectly offset by the wine’s bright acidity, which cut through the richness and cleanse the palate.
This Savory Cherry Brioche Clafoutis wine pairing with Lapsus is perfect for an intimate dinner party or special gathering where you want to impress your guests with something truly unique. Serve it as a standout course alongside artisanal cheeses and charcuterie or end the night with a savory dessert and Paso Robles red blend.
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