Savor the timeless elegance of French patisserie with our Classic French Vanilla Flan Pâtissier. This exquisite dessert features a crisp, buttery pâte brisée crust and a luxuriously smooth vanilla custard filling, infused with real vanilla bean and vanilla extract. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This
- Rich Vanilla Flavor: Made with a vanilla bean and vanilla extract for an authentic taste.
- Creamy Custard Filling: A velvety blend of eggs, milk, and cream, set to perfection.
- Crisp, Buttery Crust: The pâte brisée offers a delicious contrast to the soft custard.
- Elegant and Timeless: A classic dessert that’s always in style.
Occasions
- Sunday family gatherings
- Elegant afternoon tea
- Special dessert for dinners
- Celebrating French cuisine and baking
Pâte Brisée
- 250 g flour
- 125 g butter, chilled and cubed
- 65 g water
- 5 g salt
Vanilla Custard
- 700 ml milk
- 350 ml heavy cream
- 100 g cornstarch
- 3 eggs
- 150 g sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped) + vanilla extract to taste
Instructions
- Pâte Brisée: Mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until pea-sized crumbs form. Gradually add water to form a dough. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll & Bake Crust: Roll out the dough and fit it into a 20 cm tart ring. Blind bake at 356°F (180°C) until lightly golden.
- Custard Filling: Whisk together eggs, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla sugar. In a saucepan, heat milk and cream with the vanilla bean. Gradually whisk into the egg mixture. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour the custard into the crust. Bake at 356°F (180°C) until the custard is set and slightly golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let the flan cool completely before serving.
Enjoy your Classic French Vanilla Flan Pâtissier, a true celebration of simple yet sophisticated flavors!
