Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Strawberry Flaugnarde, a classic French dessert that beautifully highlights seasonal strawberries. This tender custardy flan features a creamy center and puffy, chewy edges, making it an impressive yet easy addition to your baking repertoire. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert can be enjoyed warm or cool, sliced or spooned straight from the dish. With minimal cleanup and just a handful of ingredients, you’ll find this charming treat is as enjoyable to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 1/4 cup (312.5ml) milk (2% or whole)
- 2/3 cup (132g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (62.5g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (300g) ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Generously butter an 8-9 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. Gradually add flour and salt; whisk until smooth.
- Place halved strawberries in the prepared dish and pour batter over them.
- Bake for about 1 hour until puffed and golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool briefly before serving warm or cool, dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 79mg
Keywords: Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor. Feel free to experiment with different fruits like blueberries or peaches. Consider adding lemon zest or almond extract for a unique twist.