Flan Pâtissier

Flan Pâtissier
Flan Pâtissier

Serves 12

Hands-on Time (inc. chilling) 1 hour 20 minutes

Baking Time 45 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 portion Sweet Rich Shortcrust Pastry

  • 1 medium egg

  • 2 medium egg yolks

  • 100g caster sugar

  • 30g light brown sugar

  • Pinch of fine salt

  • 50g cornflour

  • 400ml full-fat milk

  • 170ml single cream

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla pod)

  • 20g unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Baking parchment

  • Rolling pin

  • 20cm loose-bottomed flan tin

  • Sharp knife

  • Large bowl

  • Hand whisk (silicone if possible)

  • Large saucepan

  • Spatula

  • Clingfilm

  • Baking sheet

  • Wire rack

Method

1. Prepare the pastry case

  • Roll out the chilled pastry between baking parchment into a circle large enough to line the flan tin.

  • Flip the pastry into the tin, press into the corners. Remove the parchment, and trim any excess.

  • Chill the pastry case in the fridge for at least 60 minutes.

2. Make the custard filling

  • Whisk the egg, egg yolks, sugars, and salt in a large bowl until light and foamy.

  • Add the cornflour and whisk until thick.

  • In a saucepan, heat the milk, cream, vanilla extract, and butter until the butter melts and the mixture gently bubbles.

  • Gradually whisk the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture.

  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.

  • Transfer the custard to a bowl, cover with clingfilm (touching the surface), and let it cool.

3. Bake the flan

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C (fan)/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Place a baking sheet on the middle shelf to heat up.

  • Pour the custard into the chilled pastry case and spread evenly.

  • Bake on the preheated baking sheet for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 170°C/150°C (fan)/325°F/Gas Mark 3 and bake for another 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.

4. Cool and serve

  • Let the flan cool on a wire rack. For best flavour, refrigerate overnight before serving.

Enjoy!

Flan Pâtissier
Flan Pâtissier