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Clătită with Caramel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water

Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick skillet
- Whisk
- Saucepan

Step-by-step instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet and swirl it around to form a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and cook without stirring until the mixture turns amber in color, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly. Be careful as the mixture will bubble up. Whisk until smooth.
- Serve the clătită with the caramel sauce drizzled on top.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
5. Temperature:
- Skillet: Medium heat
- Saucepan: Medium to high heat
Serving size:
- Makes 8-10 clătită

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 267
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 4g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.

Variations:
- Add sliced bananas or strawberries on top of the clătită before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for a spiced version.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the skillet is well-greased before pouring the batter to prevent sticking.
- Use a non-stick skillet for best results.
- Be careful when making the caramel sauce as it can be very hot.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover clătită and caramel sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the clătită in the microwave or oven until warm. Reheat the caramel sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.

Presentation ideas:
- Stack the clătită on a plate and drizzle the caramel sauce on top.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Garnishes:
- Chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, can be sprinkled on top of the caramel sauce.

Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Yogurt parfait

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk to thin it out.
- If the clătită is sticking to the skillet, make sure it is well-greased before pouring the batter.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the clătită is cooked all the way through before serving.

Food history:
- Clătită is a traditional Romanian pancake-like dessert.

Flavor profiles:
- The clătită is sweet and slightly tangy from the caramel sauce.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the clătită warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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Region: Romanian

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Caramelized