Description
Ultimate French Chocolate Flan Recipe for Home Chefs. This French Chocolate Flan is a rich, creamy dessert that offers a beautifully indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with a gluten-free blend if needed.)
- 1/4 cup Icing Sugar (Powdered sugar works beautifully as a replacement.)
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (Use unsweetened for best results.)
- 1/2 cup Butter (Dairy-free margarine can be used for a non-dairy option.)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Best with pure vanilla for optimal taste.)
- 4 Egg Yolks (Use whole eggs for a lighter finish if desired.)
- 2 Whole Eggs (Using extra yolks creates an even richer flan.)
- 3/4 cup White Sugar (Consider reducing or swapping for an alternative.)
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch (Arrowroot powder can be a great substitution.)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt (Essential for balancing sweetness.)
- 2 cups Whole Milk (Almond milk is an excellent dairy-free alternative.)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Coconut cream can be used for those avoiding dairy.)
- 200 grams Dark Chocolate (70% or higher) (Semi-sweet chocolate can be used for a sweeter touch.)
- 1/4 cup Jam (e.g., apricot) (Feel free to experiment with any fruit jam.)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, icing sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix in the melted butter and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Press this mixture into a tart pan and chill while you prepare the custard.
- Whisk the egg yolks, whole eggs, white sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a separate bowl. Heat whole milk and heavy cream until warm, then gradually whisk into the egg mixture to blend. Melt dark chocolate and stir into the custard until smooth and combined.
- Pour the chocolate custard into the chilled tart shell and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set, but the center is slightly jiggly. Let the flan cool, then refrigerate until firm, ideally overnight.
- Before serving, brush the top of the flan with a layer of jam for a glossy finish and a touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Chilling the tart shell is crucial for a better texture.
- Allow the flan to set overnight for best results.
- Experiment with different jams for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 120 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg