Homemade flan pâtissier

Ingredients

• 3Eggs
• 1 LWhole milk (875ml + 125ml)
• 100gCornstarch
• 160gSugar
• 2 packetsVanilla sugar
• 1Vanilla bean
• 1 rollShortcrust or puff pastry (homemade or store-bought)

Steps

1. 1

   Mix the 3 eggs with 125ml of cold milk and the cornstarch until smooth with no lumps.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, heat the remaining 875ml of milk with the sugar, vanilla sugar, and split vanilla bean. Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Pour the hot milk over the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened.

4. 4

   Line a 24–26 cm pan with the pastry. Pour the custard filling on top.

5. 5

   Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 min. The top should be lightly golden and still jiggle slightly in the center.

6. 6

   Let cool completely before unmolding.

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