Black sesame flan


Black sesame flan
Here's a very original flan recipe: the addition of black sesame paste to the mixture gives it an amazing taste and color.
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Last modified on: July 30th 2023
For 1 flan, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 45 min.
Cooking: 50 min.
All in all: 1 hour 35 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 15 min.
Black sesame flan
Place a circle 20 cm in diameter and 4.5 cm high on a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet.

Spread with 300 g shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée) and fill the circle, leaving the pastry overhanging the top.

Place in the fridge.

Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).

Stage 2 - 20 min.
Black sesame flan

Sesame flan mixture



Prepare 800 g paris flan filling, and before thickening it over low heat, add 80 g Black sesame paste then mix carefully, the mixture turns completely grey which is normal.

Stage 3
Black sesame flan
Thicken over a low heat, and as for a classic mixture, finish off with the butter and the mixer to obtain a smooth mixture.

Stage 4 - 2 min.
Black sesame flan

Assembly



Take the circle and pastry out of the fridge.

This is not essential, but I advise you to temporarily remove the circle + pastry, sprinkle on the baking sheet 1 tablespoon caster sugar and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds...

Stage 5 - 2 min.
Black sesame flan
...before placing the pastry circle back on top. This improves the crispness of the flan pastry and adds a little sesame crunch too.

Trim and remove the excess pastry from the edge of the circle.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Black sesame flan
Line the pastry base with a sheet of baking paper, then fill with ceramic beads or equivalent.

Stage 7 - 20 min.
Black sesame flan
Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Remove paper and beads.

Stage 8 - 1 min.
Black sesame flan
Pour the mixture into the pastry base.

Stage 9 - 30 min.
Black sesame flan

Baking the flan



And bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, keeping an eye on the color of the pastry.

Stage 10
Black sesame flan
Remove the ring once the flan is warm, then chill in the fridge before serving.
Remarks
To accentuate the sesame aspect, you can add a few roasted sesame seeds when you prepare the shortcrust pastry.

For decoration, you can also sprinkle the top of the flan with a few white sesame seeds, for a black-and-white contrast.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe600 RDI=230 %2,880 RDI=270 %2,490 RDI=380 %4,350 RDI=220 %18,220 RDI: 220 %
Per 100 g50 RDI=20 %240 RDI=20 %210 RDI=30 %370 RDI=20 %1,540 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, Milk, egg, Nuts, Sesame
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 flan : 6.85 €

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Shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée)
Shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée)

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