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French Chocolate Flan

A rich, sliceable chocolate custard baked into a tender cocoa tart base, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Custard
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 large whole eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar 200g
  • cup cornstarch 42g
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk 600ml
  • 1 ¾ cups heavy cream 400ml
  • 7 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon jam for brushing on top
For the Chocolate Tart Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
  • cup icing sugar 35g
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder 25g
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick butter, melted 114g
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Have your pastry ring ready.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, icing sugar, cocoa powder, and salt for the tart base.
  3. Add the melted butter and vanilla, then mix until you get a smooth, thick paste.
  4. Knead the dough briefly and flatten it into a circle larger than your pastry ring.
  5. Bake the tart base for 10 minutes until dry and set.
  6. Immediately press the pastry ring into the hot pastry and let it cool.
  7. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, whole eggs, and sugar together.
  8. Whisk in the cornstarch and salt until smooth.
  9. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until steaming. Slowly add to the egg mixture to temper.
  10. Return mixture to the saucepan and cook, whisking continuously until thick and bubbling.
  11. Remove from heat, strain if necessary, and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
  12. Pour the custard into the cooled tart base still in the ring.
  13. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles.
  14. Let cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate overnight.
  15. Remove the ring and glaze with warmed jam before serving.

Notes

Serve slightly cool or cold for the best texture. Use the jam glaze sparingly for a shiny finish without overwhelming the chocolate flavor.