Description
Delicate flan parisien blends French culinary elegance with rustic apple charm. Silky custard nestled in buttery pastry promises a sublime journey through Paris’ sweet traditions, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium apples
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancer:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a velvety mixture by blending flour, sugar, and salt in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate eggs, cream, milk, and vanilla extract, whisking until the texture becomes uniformly smooth and free of lumps.
- Allow the custard base to rest and develop depth of flavor by chilling in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, permitting flour particles to fully absorb liquid and soften.
- Calibrate the oven temperature to 325°F (170°C), adjusting for fan-assisted settings. Prepare a 7.5-inch round baking vessel by lining with parchment paper, creating extended edges for convenient extraction after baking.
- Gently stir the chilled custard base to reincorporate any settled ingredients. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Delicately arrange thinly sliced apples across the custard surface, creating an elegant and uniform pattern that will infuse the dessert with fruity essence.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes. Monitor the custard’s consistency by inserting a slender skewer into its center; it should emerge completely clean.
- Should the top develop excessive browning, drape a lightweight aluminum foil tent over the pie, carefully avoiding direct contact with the custard surface.
- After removing from the oven, allow the French custard pie to stabilize within the pan for 15-20 minutes, enabling the delicate structure to set properly.
- Utilize the overhanging parchment paper to gracefully lift the custard pie from its baking vessel. Slice into elegant portions and serve either warm or chilled, depending on preference.
Notes
- Chilling the batter helps develop a smoother, more integrated texture and allows flour to fully absorb liquid ingredients.
- Use room temperature eggs and dairy for a more consistent mixing process and even custard texture.
- Select firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn to provide a balanced flavor contrast to the sweet custard.
- Lower oven temperature ensures gentle, even cooking preventing the custard from cracking or becoming rubbery.
- Parchment paper overhang creates an easy, mess-free removal method for delicate custard pies.
- Cool the pie partially in the pan to help the custard set and maintain its delicate structure before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg