Vanilla Custard Fruit Flan

Directions

Vanilla Custard 

1. Place egg yolks in a bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan combine milk, sugar, salt and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken and comes to a boil (12 - 15 minutes). Remove from heat.
3. Slowly whisk the hot milk mixture into egg yolks. Gradually pour hot mixture back into sauce pan, stirring constantly.
4. Cook over medium- low heat stirring continually until mixture thickens and begins to bubble (approx. 6 - 8 minutes).
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Flans 

1. Prepare Flaky Pie Dough and form into flans.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place prepared Flan Shells on baking tray.
3. Pierce bottom of Flan Shells with a fork to prevent air pocket from forming.
4. Bake in preheated oven  for 12 - 15 minutes.
5. Remove Flan Shells from oven and cool slightly.

Assembly 

1. Fill cooled Flan Shells with Vanilla Custard Filling.
2. Let set in refrigerator for at least 2 hour.
3. Top with optional fresh fruit and whipping cream.

Yields 6 flans