Pastry flan perfectly embodies the art of traditional French pastry. This authentic recipe guides you step by step to recreate this iconic French bakery dessert at home. The combination of homemade shortcrust pastry, golden and crisp, with a generous custard made from milk, cream, and eggs, delicately flavored with vanilla, creates an incomparable harmony of flavors. The traditional technique involves pouring the hot custard directly over the raw pastry, allowing them to bake simultaneously and creating its distinctive texture: firm when sliced but meltingly soft in the mouth. The secret lies in the quality of the ingredients, particularly the vanilla, which must be top-quality, and in the patience required for complete cooling, which allows the flan to fully develop its flavor and reach its optimal texture.
- Preparation time
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time
- 50 minutes
- Servings
- 8 servings
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