Delicious Fresh Fruit Flan Recipe

This delicious fresh fruit flan is the perfect summertime dessert. The flaky crust is filled with a creamy vanilla custard and topped with an assortment of fresh fruits. It's a beautiful and refreshing dessert that is sure to impress your guests. The best part is, it's incredibly easy to make!

Ingredients

• For the crust:
• - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• - 1 egg yolk
• - 1 tablespoon ice water
• For the custard filling:
• - 2 cups milk
• - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 cup cornstarch
• - 4 egg yolks
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• - Assorted fresh fruits (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, etc.)
• - 1/4 cup apricot jam, melted (optional, for glaze)

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and ice water. Slowly add the egg mixture to the food processor while pulsing, until the dough starts to come together.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it gently a few times to bring it together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and trim any excess.
5. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and line it with parchment paper. Fill the crust with pie weights or dried beans to prevent it from puffing up. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment paper and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Let it cool completely.
6. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until steaming, but not boiling.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until well combined.
8. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a custard consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Pour the custard into the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
10. Arrange the fresh fruits on top of the custard in an attractive pattern. You can get creative with the design!
11. If desired, brush the fruit with melted apricot jam to give it a glossy finish.
12. Refrigerate the flan for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the custard to set.
13. Slice and serve chilled.
14. Enjoy this refreshing and beautiful fresh fruit flan with your loved ones!

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