Parisian Flan Recipe (French Custard Pie)

Parisian Flan

Parisian Flan, also known as Flan Pâtissier , is a classic French pastry that is light , creamy, and delicious. This dessert features a rich custardy filling baked in a buttery crust until golden and set.

Ingredients for Parisian Flan

The ingredients typically used in Parisian Flan include flour, sugar, butter, eggs, whole milk, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. The crust is made by combining the flour , sugar, and butter and then pressing the mixture into a tart pan. The filling is made by combining the eggs sugar milk cornstarch , and vanilla extract and then pouring the mixture into the crust .

Serving and Enjoying Parisian Flan

Parisian Flan is typically served at room temperature or chilled and can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. This dessert is perfect for a special occasion or as a sweet treat any time of the day. Try it , and experience the rich and creamy flavour of Parisian Flan !

Ingredients:

For the flan:

• 3 cups (750 ml) milk
• 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• 6 tablespoons (90 ml) cornstarch
• 1 cup (250 ml) 35% cream
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 egg

For the crust :

• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) cold unsalted butter, diced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
• 1 egg yolk