Pine Nut Flan
Pine Nut Flan Recipe: A Delicious and Nutty Dessert
Looking for a unique and delicious dessert recipe? Try making Pine Nut Flan! This dessert is a perfect combination of creamy and nutty flavors that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. In this recipe, we will show you how to make Pine Nut Flan with detailed composition of ingredients by serving, cooking tips, and a description of the cooking process, appearance, and taste of the dish.
Ingredients (serves 6):
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cooking Tips:
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Use a blender or food processor to blend the pine nuts until finely ground.
- Be sure to strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or air bubbles.
Cooking Process:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, and half of the sugar over medium heat until just simmering.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
4. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Stir in the ground pine nuts.
6. Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl.
7. Pour the custard mixture into six 6-ounce ramekins.
8. Place the ramekins in a large baking dish and fill the dish with enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custards are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
10. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let cool to room temperature.
11. Chill the custards in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until completely chilled.
12. To serve, run a knife around the edge of each ramekin and invert onto a plate.
Appearance and Taste:
Pine Nut Flan is a creamy and nutty dessert that has a smooth and silky texture. The flan has a light brown color with specks of ground pine nuts throughout. The nutty flavor of the pine nuts pairs perfectly with the creamy custard, making for a delicious and unique dessert.
Type of Dish: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Pine nuts, heavy cream, eggs
