Description
A luxurious French Chocolate Flan featuring a silky dark chocolate custard set in a crisp chocolate tart base. Perfectly elegant yet comforting, it's an indulgent dessert ideal for special occasions or treating yourself.
Ingredients
3 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups whole milk
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
7 oz dark chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon jam (optional, for shine)
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until a smooth paste forms.
- Knead briefly and press dough into a large, flat circle slightly larger than your tart pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes until the surface is dry. Press the tart ring into the baked crust and trim the edges. Leave the ring in place to cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole eggs, and sugar until slightly lightened. Whisk in cornstarch and salt.
- Heat milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
- Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into the eggs to temper, adding slowly while whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate until smooth. Strain for extra silkiness.
- Lightly grease the tart ring and pour in the warm custard. Smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until set around the edges but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight to fully set.
- Before serving, optionally brush the top with melted jam for a glossy finish.
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate (60–70%) for the best flavor and texture.
Flan tastes best when chilled overnight.
Do not freeze; custard texture may be compromised.
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
Optional flavor variations include coffee or orange zest in the custard.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400–450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
