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Detailed instructions
Preparation of the cookie bottom:
Crush the biscuits into powder: Use a mixer or chop it with a rolling pin.
Add the melted butter and mix until a smooth paste is formed.
Distribute the dough on the bottom of a springform (19–23 cm) and press it tighten so that a compact bottom is created.
Baking in the oven: Bake at 180°C for 10 minutes, then let cool.
Preparation of caramel:
In a saucepan, mix sugar and water.
Heat without stirring over medium heat until a golden caramel forms.
Immediately pour the caramel over the biscuit bottom and easily spread by tilting the mold.
Preparation of the flash:
Heat the milk in a pot over low heat without bringing it to a boil.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes white.
For a subtle flavor add vanilla extract.
After stirring the hot milk gradually stirring into the mass of eggs.
The mixture pass through a sieve to remove all the lumps or pieces of coagulated eggs.
Cook in a water bath:
Pour the flanmas into the form, over the caramel.
Place the mold in a large baking dish and fill it up to half with hot water.
Bake in a preheated oven at 160 °C for 45 to 60 minutes. The flap should be firm, but in the middle it was still slightly shaky.
Allow to cool to room temperature, then put in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight to get the perfect consistency.
Unforming and service:
Heat the edge of the mold slightly (with a hair dryer or by immersing the bottom of the mold for a few seconds in hot water).
Carefully remove the flan from the mould and serve as chilled.
Tips and Variations
Gourmet variant: For even more flavour, add a prise cinnamon or orange peel to the mixture.
Tip for stress reduction: To avoid cracks, make sure that the water stays hot in the water bath throughout the cooking process.
Storage: This dessert can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
This speculum caramel flash offers a perfect combination of the sweetness of the flan and the crispness of the biscuits. An easy-to-prepare treat that is guaranteed to inspire your guests!
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