Embark on a culinary journey with this classic Flan Pâtissier recipe, a luxurious dessert that combines a velvety pudding filling with a rich, buttery crust. It's a delightful blend of textures and flavors that's sure to impress.
Ingredients:
For the Tart Crust:
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 100g cold butter, diced
- 40g sugar
- 1 egg yolk
For the Crème Pâtissière (Pudding Filling):
- 4 eggs
- 150g sugar
- 80g cornstarch
- A pinch of salt
- 350g milk
- 360g heavy cream (32% fat)
- 1 vanilla pod
Instructions:
- Preparing the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cold diced butter, sugar, and egg yolk to form a dough.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and place it in a greased 20 cm round baking pan, pressing along the edges.
- Making the Crème Pâtissière:
- Whisk eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
- Heat milk in a saucepan with the vanilla pod (split and seeded).
- Gradually mix the hot milk into the egg mixture, then return it to the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove the vanilla pod and cool the cream slightly.
- Assembling the Flan:
- Let the pudding filling cool completely.
- Pour the filling into the crust, spreading evenly.
- Baking:
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for about 4 hours before serving.
Serving Tip: Enhance the experience by drizzling caramel sauce over each slice of this exquisite flan.
Enjoy the harmonious blend of creamy pudding and flaky crust that makes Flan Pâtissier a timeless dessert for any occasion. 🍮👩🏻🍳