Strawberry Flan

With its flaky pastry shell, creamy custard filling and fresh strawberry topping, this strawberry flan is a showstopper of a dessert.

The best bit? It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and requires only 4 ingredients!

This 4 ingredient strawberry custard flan is the easiest summer dessert to make!

Like my no-bake strawberry cheesecake slice, strawberry trifle and Eton mess, this berry flan is a no-fuss dessert bursting with beautiful juicy summer strawberries. It also looks stunning and tastes amazing!

Whether you are looking for a dessert for a summer BBQ, Christmas party or for a family get-together, this light strawberry flan recipe is always a crowd pleaser!

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy recipe - this easy strawberry flan recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare.
• 4 ingredients - you just need a pastry case, custard, strawberries and apricot jam!
• No bake - buy a pre-cooked pastry shell, and there is no cooking required!
• Perfect for entertaining - this flan requires 2 hours chilling time, so is perfect for making ahead!
• Kid friendly - creamy custard and fresh strawberries are always popular with kids (and adults too!)

What You Need

You need just 4 ingredients to make this custard strawberry fruit flan!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

• Shortcrust pastry case - use a pre-cooked pastry case. Or make your own pastry case with this shortcrust pastry recipe if you prefer.
• Vanilla custard - I've used a store-bought double thick custard as it sets firmer than regular ready made custard, or you can make your own homemade custard.
• Fresh strawberries - use in-season summer strawberries that are sweet, juicy and bursting with flavour.
• Apricot jam - the jam is used to glaze the top of the flan, giving it a lovely shine.

Equipment Required

This easy dessert requires hardly any equipment to make!

A spoon, a knife to cut the strawberries, microwave and a pastry brush. That's it!!

Step By Step Instructions 

Just a few simple steps are all that is required to make strawberry flan tart.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Step 1 - Fill The Pastry Case

Fill the pre-cooked shortcrust pastry case with the double thick vanilla custard. 

Step 2 - Add The Strawberries

Halve the strawberries and place on top of the custard, until the whole of the flan is covered.

Step 3 - Spread Over The Jam Glaze

Microwave the apricot jam until spreadable. 

Brush the warm jam all over the top of the strawberries with a pastry brush. 

Step 4 - Chill

Pop the flan into the fridge for 2 hours to chill. That's it!

Expert Tips

• Pastry case size - I use a 150g shortcrust pastry case, if using a larger pastry case, increase the amount of custard and strawberries used. 
• Custard - be sure to use double thick custard as this sets firmer than standard ready-made custard.
• Best served 2-3 hours after making - left any longer and the custard can start to soak into the pastry shell making it soggy.
• Storage - store any leftover flan in the fridge and consume within 2 days.
• Freezing - I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

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