Imen Dridi This delightful Cinnamon Toast Flan, inspired by Julia Child’s classic recipe, combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon toast with a creamy custard. It’s a simple yet indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients Needed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 slices of cinnamon bread
- 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 5 large eggs
- 5 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 3/4 cups hot milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
How To Make Cinnamon Toast Flan
- Preheat the Broiler: Set your broiler to high. Grease a baking dish with 2 tablespoons (30g) of softened butter and set aside.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Toast: Butter one side of each cinnamon bread slice with the remaining butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered side. Place the slices on a baking sheet and broil for a few seconds until toasted and golden. Remove from the oven and cut each slice into four triangles.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Crème Anglaise: In a small saucepan, whisk the eggs and egg yolks with 3/4 cup (150g) sugar until the mixture is pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Gradually add 1/4 cup (60ml) of the hot milk, whisking continuously, then slowly incorporate the remaining hot milk. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the custard thickens and coats the back of the spoon. Be careful not to overheat to prevent curdling. Once thickened, strain the custard into a bowl and stir in the vanilla extrac
- Assemble the Dish: Layer the toasted bread triangles, buttered side up, in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the crème anglaise over the bread, allowing it to soak for 5 minutes. Add another layer of bread and pour the remaining crème anglaise over the top.
- Bake in a Water Bath: Place the baking dish in a larger pan and fill the larger pan halfway with boiling water. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted about an inch from the edge of the baking dish comes out clean.
Recipe Tips
- Use Fresh Cinnamon Bread: Opt for fresh cinnamon bread to achieve a soft texture and rich flavor in your flan.
- Monitor Broiling Time: Broil the bread slices just until the sugar bubbles; over-broiling can lead to a burnt taste.
- Avoid Overheating the Custard: When making the crème anglaise, stir constantly over medium-low heat to prevent curdling
- Layer Bread Evenly: Arrange the bread slices evenly in the baking dish to ensure uniform soaking and baking.
- Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick about an inch from the edge of the baking dish; if it comes out clean, the flan is ready.
How To Store Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Cover leftovers cinnamon toast flan and place it in the refrigerator. It can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Wrap leftovers cinnamon toast flan tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying.
Nutrition Fact
Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/8 of the recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Potassium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 15g
- Protein: 5g
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Julia Child Cinnamon Toast Flan
Description
This delightful Cinnamon Toast Flan, inspired by Julia Child’s classic recipe, combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon toast with a creamy custard. It’s a simple yet indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Use Fresh Cinnamon Bread: Opt for fresh cinnamon bread to achieve a soft texture and rich flavor in your flan.
- Monitor Broiling Time: Broil the bread slices just until the sugar bubbles; over-broiling can lead to a burnt taste.
- Avoid Overheating the Custard: When making the crème anglaise, stir constantly over medium-low heat to prevent curdling
- Layer Bread Evenly: Arrange the bread slices evenly in the baking dish to ensure uniform soaking and baking.
- Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick about an inch from the edge of the baking dish; if it comes out clean, the flan is ready.
Notes
- Use Fresh Cinnamon Bread: Opt for fresh cinnamon bread to achieve a soft texture and rich flavor in your flan.
- Monitor Broiling Time: Broil the bread slices just until the sugar bubbles; over-broiling can lead to a burnt taste.
- Avoid Overheating the Custard: When making the crème anglaise, stir constantly over medium-low heat to prevent curdling.
- Layer Bread Evenly: Arrange the bread slices evenly in the baking dish to ensure uniform soaking and baking.
- Check for Doneness: Insert a toothpick about an inch from the edge of the baking dish; if it comes out clean, the flan is ready.
Julia Child Cinnamon Toast Flan
