Berry Flan with Chocolate Sauce
Category: Desserts
Servings: 8
This delightful Berry Flan with Chocolate Sauce combines the rich flavor of fresh berries with the velvety smoothness of white chocolate, all wrapped in a buttery, flaky pastry shell. Perfect for a special occasion or simply to enjoy as a treat with your loved ones, this dessert will bring a burst of color and sweetness to any table. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
For the Pastry (Pasta Brisée)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 100g |
| Flour (all-purpose) | 200g |
| Cold water | 70ml |
| Salt | A pinch |
For the Flan Filling
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour (all-purpose) | 65g |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Whole milk | 250g |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 175g |
| Vanilla bean | 1 |
| Fresh raspberries | 125g |
| Fresh blackberries | 125g |
| Fresh blueberries | 125g |
For the Chocolate Sauce
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| White chocolate | 100g |
| Sweetened condensed milk | 100g |
| Heavy cream | 100g |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pastry
- Begin by making the pastry. In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, cold butter cut into pieces, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean surface and form it into a well. Gradually add the cold water, little by little, mixing with your hands until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 2: Make the Flan Filling
- In a saucepan, combine the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and the vanilla bean (split and scraped to extract the seeds). Heat gently over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, sift the all-purpose flour. Crack the eggs into the flour and whisk them together until smooth and well combined.
- Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg-flour mixture, whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from curdling. Stir until you have a smooth, slightly runny batter.
Step 3: Assemble the Flan
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 2mm thickness. Carefully roll the dough onto the rolling pin and transfer it to a 28cm (11-inch) flan or tart pan that has been buttered and floured.
- Press the dough gently into the pan and trim any excess with a serrated pastry cutter. Pour the prepared filling into the crust.
- Evenly distribute the fresh berries (raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries) on top of the flan filling.
Step 4: Bake the Flan
- Bake the flan in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Step 5: Make the Chocolate Sauce
- While the flan is baking, prepare the chocolate sauce. In a small saucepan, heat the sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream over low heat.
- Once the mixture is warm, add the white chocolate and stir until it melts completely, creating a smooth and thick sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 6: Serve the Flan
- Once the flan has cooled, transfer it to a serving plate. Drizzle the warm chocolate sauce over the top just before serving.
- Garnish with extra fresh berries for a touch of color and freshness.
Tips & Variations
- Berry Selection: Feel free to mix and match different berries according to your preference or availability, such as strawberries or black currants.
- For a Crunchier Pastry: If you prefer a crisper base, blind-bake the pastry (bake it without the filling) for 10 minutes before adding the flan mixture and berries.
- Chocolate Variations: Swap white chocolate for dark chocolate if you prefer a more intense flavor. You can also add a pinch of sea salt to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
This Berry Flan with Chocolate Sauce is a sweet symphony of textures and flavors, where the crisp pastry meets the creamy custard and fresh berries, all harmonized with the luscious chocolate sauce. It’s a decadent dessert that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
