Tarta de flan sin base

Ingredientes

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar + enough to coat inside of a 8 or 9-inch cake pan
• 2 large whole eggs + 8 large egg yolks
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract

Preparación

1. 1

   Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small...: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl in the microwave or in a small pan on the stove top. Use a pastry brush or paper towel to coat the inside of a 8 or 9-inch cake pan with the melted butter. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the inside of the bottom of the pan, place it in the pan, and brush the top of the paper with melted butter. Sprinkle a couple tablespoons of sugar inside the pan and shake it around to coat the bottom and sides of the pan completely.

2. 2

   Add 3/4 cup sugar, eggs and egg yolks,...: Add 3/4 cup sugar, eggs and egg yolks, cornstarch and salt to a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Whisk to combine. Slowly add the milk and cream, whisking constantly to combine.

3. 3

   Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, just until...: Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, just until the custard begins to thicken and you can see the marks of the whisk in the custard as you stir. If you have one, a thermometer can be helpful - cook the custard to 160 degrees.

4. 4

   Remove the pan from the heat and press...: Remove the pan from the heat and press the custard through a fine mesh sieve set over a large bowl. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.

5. 5

   Let the custard cool, uncovered and stirring every...: Let the custard cool, uncovered and stirring every now and then, until barely warm to the touch - about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

6. 6

   Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan,...: Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top into an even layer. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the top is a rich golden brown and the custard look set, but is still a bit jiggly in the middle - like Jello.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven and set on a...: Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to let cool completely. Run a knife or flat metal spatula around the edge of the pan to loosen the sides of the cake. As you do, the sugar coating on the pan will flake onto the edges of the cake, which looks lovely. Quickly flip the cake out of the pan onto a plate or baking sheet that's been covered with a sheet of parchment paper. Then, flip the cake over again, so that it's right side up, onto a serving plate.

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   Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve,...: Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 3 days.