Learn how to make a classic French custard pie step-by-step with Cyril Lignac’s recipe. It takes a bit of time but the outcome is sure to delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
For 8 servings:
– Puff pastry: 1 sheet
– Whole milk: 500 ml
– Heavy cream: 150 ml
– Vanilla bean: 1
– Sugar: 120 g
– Cornstarch: 90 g
– Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
– Butter: 10 g
Preparation
Total Time: 11 hours 05 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
1. Infusing the milk with vanilla
In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream along with the seeds from the vanilla bean. Once it reaches a boil, turn off the heat and let it infuse for 20 minutes.
2. Chilling the mixture
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight. Strain the mixture the following day.
3. Preparing the mold
Butter the mold and sprinkle with brown sugar.
4. Pre-baking the pastry
Lay the puff pastry in the mold, trim the edges, and prick the bottom. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to slightly caramelize the pastry.
5. Making the custard
In a saucepan, heat the infused and strained milk with sugar and cornstarch, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
6. Baking the custard pie
Pour the custard over the pastry and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Cooling and unmolding
Allow the custard pie to cool to room temperature before unmolding.
This delicious custard pie, following the steps provided by Cyril Lignac, offers a creamy, rich dessert that’s perfect for any gathering or simply to treat yourself!
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