MAPLE RICOTTA FLANS

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A deceptively easy and impressive dessert that can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge until serving.

Provided by akgrown

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
4 eggs, beaten
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
ground nutmeg (optional) or cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*. Divide 1/4 cup maple syrup among six 6oz custard cups; tilt custard cups to coat evenly.
  • In a bowl combine eggs, cheese, sugar, vanilla, and remaining tsp of maple syrup. Mix until well combined but not foamy.
  • Place the custard cups in a 9x13 dish. Divide egg mixture among custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place the baking dish on an oven rack. Pour boiling water into the baking dish around custard cups to a depth of 1 inch. Bake for 40-45 mins or until a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean.
  • Remove cups from water. Cool completely in custard cups. Cover and chill until serving time.
  • To unmold flans, loosen edges with a knife, slipping point of knife down sides to let air inches Invert a dessert plate over each flan; turn custard cup and plate over together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 161.6, Sodium 111.2, Carbohydrate 20.4, Sugar 17.3, Protein 12.5

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