Parisian flan: pre-cooking the cream guarantees an ultra-creamy texture and a generous height

The Parisian flan fascinates with its generous height and ultra-creamy texture that seems to defy the laws of classic pastry. Yet, this spectacular result relies on a precise technique: pre-cooking the cream before baking. This step, little known to the general public, transforms a simple preparation into a dessert worthy of Parisian shop windows.

The Parisian flan embodies the excellence of traditional French pastry….