Recipe for Corsican Flan with chestnut flour

Let yourself be seduced by the velvety sweetness of chestnut flour, an emblematic ingredient of Corsican cuisine. Each bite of this flan takes you on a journey to the heart of the mountains and chestnut forests, transporting you to the enchanting landscapes of Corsica. To make this Corsican flan with chestnut flour, we've selected the best local products. Chestnut flour, which is naturally sweet and gluten-free, adds a unique texture and a delicately woody flavor that blends perfectly with the vanilla. Follow our step-by-step recipe and discover how simple it is to prepare this Corsican delight at home. Whether you want to impress your guests or treat yourself to a moment of indulgence, Corsican flan with chestnut flour is the perfect choice. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Ingredients for 6 people (mold ⌀ 25cm)

• 1 L whole milk
• 4 eggs
• 200g sugar
• 125g chestnut flour
• 1 vanilla pod
• ½ tbsp orange zest
• 2 tablespoons amber rum
• liquid caramel (optional)

Preparing the Flan

(Total time: 1 h 10 min = Preparation: 30 min + Cooking: 40 min)

Step 1: Preheat oven to 210°C.
Step 2: In a saucepan, pour 3/4 of the milk with the split vanilla pod and ½ tbsp orange zest, then bring to the boil over low heat.
Step 3: Dissolve the flour in the remaining milk.
Step 4: Beat the eggs with the sugar until frothy.
Step 5: Strain the hot milk and stir into the flour-milk mixture, then return to a simmer for 10 minutes, stirring until thickened.
Step 6: Pour this mixture over the sugar/eggs mixture, add the rum and stir.
(If you've opted for caramel, now's the time to line the bottom of your mould)
Step 7: Pour the flan mixture into the mould and bake in a bain-marie for 40 minutes.
Step 8: Leave your flan to cool, then place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.

Tasting

You can enjoy a slice of Corsican chestnut flan with a white wine or Corsican Muscat.

Storage

If you haven't finished your flan, you can store it in the fridge in an airtight tin of the right size for 24 hours. To conclude, I wish you a pleasant day or evening, and invite you to come and discover other equally delicious recipes. And for those of you who don't have the time, don't hesitate to visit our Corsican products boutique, where you'll find a wide range of traditional products. CorseBoutique, the best of Corsica. Thanks to all of you!