Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Flan au Praliné, a delightful creamy dessert that perfectly marries the rich essence of praliné with the satisfying crunch of caramelized hazelnuts. This elegant flan is an ideal centerpiece for any gathering, showcasing a smooth texture and captivating taste that will leave your guests raving. Simple to prepare yet impressive in presentation, this dessert can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a versatile choice for festive occasions or intimate dinners at home. With every bite, you’ll experience a delightful balance of sweetness and nuttiness, ensuring that this Flan au Praliné becomes a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 g cream cheese or mascarpone, cold, cubed
- 225 g cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 260 g flour
- 70 g icing sugar
- 40 g cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1L milk
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g cornstarch
- 150 g brown sugar
- 100 g butter
- 170 g heavy cream
- 200 g praliné paste
- 200 g roasted hazelnuts
- 100 g brown sugar
- 20 g water
- 50 g milk chocolate
- 50 g heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing cream cheese (or mascarpone), butter, flour, cocoa powder, icing sugar, and salt. Add egg yolk and form into a ball; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Roll out the dough and place it in a tart pan; blind bake for 35 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs and brown sugar in a bowl; gradually add warmed milk. Cook until thickened and stir in butter and praliné paste.
- Pour filling into cooled crust and bake for 45-60 minutes. Cool at room temperature.
- To prepare caramelized hazelnuts, heat brown sugar with water until caramel forms; coat hazelnuts and cool on parchment paper.
- Make ganache by melting chocolate with warmed cream; pour over flan and top with caramelized hazelnuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg