FLAN PÂTISSIER (FRENCH TART)

       

     INGREDIENTS

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)

  • 4 cups (1L) whole milk

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)

  • 4 tbsp cornstarch

  • 4 egg yolks

  • 2 whole eggs

  • 2 tbsp butter

Prepare the crust: Line a tart pan with the puff pastry and chill it in the fridge. Heat the milk: Warm the milk with sugar and vanilla until just simmering. Make the custard base: In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth.

Combine: Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to the pot. Thicken: Cook on medium heat, stirring until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in butter.

Fill & bake: Pour the custard into the pastry-shell and bake at 180°C / 350°F for 40–50 minutes, until lightly browned on top. Cool: Let it cool completely and chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.