Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Strawberry Flaugnarde, a classic French dessert that showcases fresh strawberries in a custardy baked flan. This easy-to-make dish features a tender, creamy center surrounded by beautifully puffed edges, making it an ideal treat for both casual family dinners and special gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a stunning dessert that is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Serve it warm or cool, dusted with powdered sugar, and watch as it captures the hearts (and taste buds) of your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 1/4 cup milk (2% or whole)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups ripe strawberries (hulled and halved)
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and generously butter an 8-9 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add flour and salt while whisking until combined.
- Layer halved strawberries at the bottom of the prepared dish and pour the batter over them.
- Bake for about 1 hour until puffed and golden brown, with a slight wobble in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg