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Apricot and Vanilla French Flan

Name: Apricot and Vanilla French Flan
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 500 g ripe apricots; 4 eggs; 2 vanilla sugar packets; 130 g granulated sugar; 50 ml heavy cream (or plant-based alternative such as coconut); 20 g butter; 500 ml milk (or plant-based such as oat or coconut); 50 g all-purpose flour; 30 g cornstarch; 2 tbsp shredded coconut

⏱ 50 min

A classic French flan revisited with summer fruit. Fresh ripe apricots are caramelized in butter before being covered with a smooth vanilla custard batter and baked. Rich and creamy with a tender crumb, topped with toasted coconut. Can be made with plant-based milk and cream for a dairy-free version.

Adapted from a video by Hervé Cuisine

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Ingredients

ripe apricots500 g
eggs4
vanilla sugar packets2
granulated sugar130 g
heavy cream (or plant-based alternative such as coconut)50 ml
butter20 g
milk (or plant-based such as oat or coconut)500 ml
all-purpose flour50 g
cornstarch30 g
shredded coconutor 30 g; can be mixed into the batter or used for garnish

Steps

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1
Melt butter in a skillet. Rinse, halve, and pit the apricots. Once the butter starts to sizzle, add the apricot halves and vanilla sugar, then roast over medium heat for about 10 minutes until caramelized.
2
Crack all eggs into a large bowl. Add granulated sugar and vanilla paste (or seeds from a vanilla pod), and beat until well combined.
3
Pour in the heavy cream and mix thoroughly.
4
Sift the flour and cornstarch together, then add to the egg mixture. Stir vigorously until smooth and the consistency of thick crêpe batter with no lumps.
5
Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly until the batter is completely smooth and well blended. Fold in the shredded coconut.
6
Butter a baking pan thoroughly. Arrange the caramelized apricots and their buttery sauce on the bottom. Pour a small amount of batter over them to capture the flavors, then add the remaining batter.
7
Place in a preheated 180°C (350°F) oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the flan has risen slightly.
8
Allow to cool completely, then run a small spatula around the edges and invert onto a plate to unmold. Garnish with coconut if desired. Serve cold or warm.

Apricot and Vanilla French Flan

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