Description
French Custard Pie with Apples (Flan Parisien) is a creamy, comforting dessert that combines the smoothness of vanilla custard with the subtle sweetness of baked apples. This rustic, crustless pie is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. With a rich custard base and tender apple slices, Flan Parisien is sure to become a favorite treat for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
¾ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup white granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
5 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 medium apples (thinly sliced)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C).
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
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Chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Line a 7.5-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and arrange the apple slices over the top.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the pie in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then remove it using the parchment paper. Slice and serve warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For a crusted version, you can add a puff pastry base.
Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced variation of this pie.
You can substitute apples with pears or berries for different flavors.
This pie can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
