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Flan parisien – Parisian flan

Short story

The Parisian flan is a typical french dessert that you can find in any “pâtisserie” in France. It consists of baked custard and a shortcrust pastry base.  It is typically made with eggs, cream or milk, starch and vanilla.

parisian flan

parisian flan

Yield: 8 portions

Ingredients

  • 230g shortcrust pastry
  • 500ml milk (could add some part of cream instead)
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 200g sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 70g corn starch (maizena)

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