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Flan pâtissier

Flan pâtissier

  • Dessert
  • French
  • Oven-baked

A vanilla custard tart with shortcrust pastry, serving 8 portions.

Active time33 min

Cooking1 h

Total4 h 30 minResting : 3 h

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Ingredients

  • 1000 ml milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 10 ml vanilla extract
  • 90 g cornflour
  • 1 butter shortcrust pastry
  • 180 g sugar

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Heat the milk with the vanilla. Whisk the eggs, sugar and cornflour together, then gradually pour in the hot milk. Return to a medium heat and whisk until thickened, then cook at a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.

    1000 ml milk
    4 eggs
    10 ml vanilla extract
    90 g cornflour
    180 g sugar
    • oven
    • saucepan
    • whisk
    • mixing bowl
  2. Line a 24 cm baking tin with the pastry and prick the base. Pour in the custard, smooth the surface and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

    1 butter shortcrust pastry
    • baking tin
    • oven
    • fork
    • spatula
  3. Leave to cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Allergens

  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • Milk
Sources and credits

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Flan pâtissier