Description
This French Custard Pie with Apples, also known as Flan Parisien, is a creamy, delicate custard tart topped with thinly sliced apples. The smooth, vanilla-infused custard bakes to a golden finish, creating a dessert that’s both elegant and comforting. Perfect for serving warm or chilled, this classic French treat offers a lovely balance of sweetness and subtle fruit flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- â…” cup white granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fruit
- 2 medium apples (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (170°C) to ensure it’s perfectly hot by the time the pie is ready to bake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined to ensure even distribution in the custard.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Whisk: Crack in the eggs, then add the whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps, creating a homogeneous custard batter.
- Chill Batter: Cover the batter and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. This helps the custard develop a better texture when baked.
- Prepare Pan and Pour Batter: Line a 7.5-inch round cake pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Pour the chilled batter into the pan evenly.
- Arrange Apples: Take the thinly sliced apples and neatly arrange them on top of the custard batter, ensuring good coverage and an attractive appearance.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes. The pie is done when the custard is set and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then use the parchment paper to carefully lift it out. Slice the pie and serve it warm, or refrigerate it to enjoy chilled later.
Notes
- Chilling the batter before baking helps to achieve a smooth and creamy custard texture.
- You can substitute apples with pears or other firm fruit for variation.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the apples for the best presentation and to ensure even cooking.
- Serving the pie warm enhances the creamy mouthfeel, but it is also delicious chilled.
- Ensure the parchment paper extends above the pan edges for easy removal after baking.
