Caramel Custard Flan using a Magimix Cook Expert
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Imagine indulging in a slice of pastry flan that feels like a hug from grandma, but without the fuss of making dough! This delightful dessert, known as flan parisien, has origins rooted in the sweet streets of Paris where it was a favorite among pastry lovers. With just a handful of ingredients—sugar, eggs, milk, and a touch of vanilla—this creamy concoction is whipped up faster than you can say 'bon appétit!' The best part? It's baked to perfection in just 40 minutes, emerging from the oven with a golden top and a silky texture that would make even Marie Antoinette weep with joy. So, grab your whisk and prepare to impress your friends with this simple yet elegant treat that proves the best things in life don’t always require a crust!
Ingredients
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 500 g Milk
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla extract
Steps
Caramelize the sugar
- Add 150 g of granulated sugar in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 8:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl in a cake mold.
- Spread evenly in the cake mold.
- Setaside the cake mold.
Custard Flan
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Add 4 eggs, 500 g of milk, 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl over the cake mold.
Bake the custard flan
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 45min.
- Check if it is cooked after 45 minutes. If it's still wobbly, cook for another 5 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Setaside the cake mold in a fridge during 3h .
- Invert the flan onto a serving plate to release the caramel sauce.
- Serve Cold.
