Far Breton
This traditional French dessert from Brittany features a rich, flan-like custard baked with dried prunes. It's a simple yet satisfying sweet treat, perfect for an afternoon snack or after-dinner indulgence.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 3 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 389 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 200 gdried prune, pitted
- 125 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 3 pcsegg, large
- 750 mlwhole milk
- 20 gbutter, melted, plus extra for greasing
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 pinchsalt
Equipment
mixing bowl · whisk · oven · baking dish
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Lightly grease a 23-25 cm (9-10 inch) round or square baking dish with butter.
About 1 min
- 3
Arrange the prunes evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
About 1 min
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
About 1 min
- 5
Add the eggs to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure there are no lumps of flour.
- 6
Gradually pour in the whole milk, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and well combined.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Adding the milk slowly helps prevent lumps.
- 7
Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
About 1 min
- 8
Pour the batter gently over the prunes in the baking dish.
About 1 min
- 9
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the far breton is golden brown and set in the center.
About 50 min
Cook’s note: A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Far Breton is traditionally served lukewarm or at room temperature.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 388.7kcal
- Protein
- 11g
- Carbs
- 65.1g
- Fat
- 10.5g
- Fibre
- 1.8g
- Sugar
- 42.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Far Breton covered in the refrigerator.
Serve at room temperature or gently warm slices in a microwave for 30-60 seconds.
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