A tropical twist on the classic French flan Pastry
A tropical twist on the classic French flan pâtissier, this version is enriched with aromatic coconut paste from the Philippines and finished with a delicate mirror glaze and shredded coconut. The result is a creamy, smooth custard encased in a fragrant coconut sweet pastry. Ideal for summer menus or exotic dessert collections.
Prep Time 45 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 8people
Ingredients
🥥 Coconut Sweet Pastry
200gunsalted butter
250gicing sugar
150gwhole eggs
30gPhilippine Coconut Aromatic PasteSébalcé
550gall-purpose flour
50gshredded coconut
3gbaking powderAncel
🥥 Coconut Flan Filling
2800gwhole milk
200gheavy cream35% fat
350gsugar
195gcornstarchFleur de Maïs, Ancel
260gPhilippine Coconut Aromatic PasteSébalcé
150gwhole eggs
180gegg yolks
✨ Garnish
Neutral mirror glazeAncel
Shredded coconut
Instructions
Coconut Sweet Pastry
Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix all ingredients at low speed until a smooth dough forms. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Roll out the dough to 3.5 mm thickness. Line two 24 cm greased tart rings (use a demolding spray like Ouragan by Ancel). Place the lined rings in the refrigerator to chill.
Coconut Flan Filling
In a saucepan, bring the milk, coconut paste, and half of the sugar to a boil.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, and remaining sugar until pale. Stir in the cornstarch.
When the milk reaches a boil, gradually pour two-thirds into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and bring back to a boil, cooking for 1 minute while whisking continuously to ensure full thickening.
Remove from heat and pour the flan mixture evenly into the prepared pastry shells. Let cool completely before baking.
Baking & Finishing
Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for approximately 30 minutes, or until the filling is fully set and lightly golden on top.
Allow to cool completely, then brush the surface with a thin layer of neutral mirror glaze and finish with a sprinkle of shredded coconut.