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from the French comes the word flan meaning of pastry or tart made with a filling of sweet cheese fresh fruit cream or custard although you may not be familiar with the definition you've probably seen this dessert Delight on the pastry carts at the finest restaurants large flan is made with a tender flaky Rich cream cheese crust [Music] the pudding mix is prepared and refrigerated to thicken slightly the French fruit flan is a dramatic creation with fresh fruit topping adding color excitement and eye-catching appeal it can be prepared either as a multiple serving dessert or as an individual the thickened pudding is poured into the shell and spread evenly after chilling fresh fruit is arranged in a decorative Fashion on the creamy pudding layer for the topping add fruit segments sliced strawberries green seedless grapes bananas or sliced peaches [Music] any colorful fresh or well-drained canned fruit can be used [Music] the cream cheese crust is made like traditional pastry except instead of butter margarine or shortening softened cream cheese is used this makes for a more delicate pastry with a slight but definite suggestion of cheese remember the crust is delicate so Handle With Care French fruit flan can be prepared several hours in advance of serving [Music] unusual dessert items served with pride in America's finest restaurants both French and others add to the excitement and romance when you hear those three little words let's eat out