Claire Saffitz Makes this Iconic French Pastry for the Holidays (Parisian Flan) | Dessert Person

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Claire Saffitz Makes this Iconic French Pastry for the Holidays (Parisian Flan) | Dessert Person

During my time in France, I observed that this dish was a staple in every patisserie. Each bakery boasts its own version of this tart, known as Flan Parisian, Flan Pâtissier, or simply a custard tart. Regardless of the name, this pastry is one of my favorite treats to enjoy when I go back for a visit. I hope you give it a try this holiday season, as it stands out as one of the most delicious pastries you'll ever experience.

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Ingredients:
All-Purpose Flaky Pastry Dough:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
1 3/4 sticks unsalted butter, thinly sliced crosswise, chilled

Custard Tart Filling:

3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup sugar, divided
Generous pinch of kosher salt
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, or 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
6 tablespoons cornstarch
4 large egg yolks
2 large eggs
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Parisian Flan
01:42 Ingredients & Special Equipment
03:27 Make the Pie Dough
12:16 Roll out the Dough & Form the Crust
19:07 Make the Pastry Cream Filling
28:14 Fill the Crust
31:15 Remove from Oven & Let Cool
32:06 Remove from Pan & Chill
33:50 Serve
36:20 Editor's Cat

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Video Series:
Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
Editor: Hal McFall

Animation Credits:
Character Designer/Animator: Jack Sherry
Character Rigger: Johara Dutton
Background/Prop Designer: M. Cody Wiley
Background Illustrator: Jagriti Khirwa