Far Breton

• portionen: Servings 8 servings

Zutaten

22-24 prunes (dried plums), pitted

1/3 cup (80ml) Armagnac , (or Cognac, brandy, or dark rum)

2 cups (500ml) whole milk

2 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

1/2 cup (100g) sugar

1/4 cup (60g) melted butter, salted or unsalted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup (90g) flour

Additional softened butter and flour for preparing the baking dish

Anweisungen

In a small saucepan, warm the prunes with the liquor over moderate heat, stirring them a few times while cooking, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Cover, and remove from heat and let cool. (The prunes can be prepared a day or two before using.)

To make the custard, put the milk, eggs, yolks, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and flour in a blender. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate the custard for at least four hours, or overnight.

To bake the far breton, preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).

Generously butter the bottom and sides of a baking dish roughly 10-inches (25-30cm) in length. (Or use a round cake pan of similar diameter, but not a springform pan, which would leak.) Dust with flour and tap out the excess. Strew the prunes in the bottom of the baking dish.

Stir the chilled custard a few times, then pour it over the prunes and bake until the top is gently browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool completely, then slice into bars.

Notizen

Storage: Far breton can be made up to three days before serving, and refrigerated. Let come to room temperature before serving.