Go Back
–+ servings
French Chocolate Flan

Decadent French Chocolate Flan That's Easy to Make at Home

This French Chocolate Flan is an easy yet impressive dessert that combines rich chocolate custard with a crispy tart base.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup icing sugar or powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder Dutch-processed recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla recommended
For the Custard
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar or cane sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch or tapioca starch for gluten-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2.5 cups whole milk or nut milk
  • 1.75 cups heavy cream or coconut cream for non-dairy
  • 7 oz dark chocolate chopped
For the Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon jam raspberry or apricot ideal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan
  • tart pan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, icing sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Melt the butter and mix in vanilla extract, then blend into dry ingredients until a dough forms. Press into a tart pan and chill for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together egg yolks, whole eggs, white sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually pour in whole milk and heavy cream while stirring. Heat until thickened (8-10 minutes), then fold in dark chocolate until melted.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Pour the chocolate custard into the chilled tart base. Bake for about 30-35 minutes until set with a jiggle in the center.
  4. Cool the flan to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, brush the top with jam for a shiny finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to monitor baking time and cool properly to enhance flavors.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!