Avocado Flan Recipe

Name: Avocado Flan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 egg; 1 egg yolk; 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 1/2 Hass avocados, peeled and pitted; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Corn Relish, recipe follows; Special equipment: 4 (4-ounce) ramekins; 1 cup fresh or frozen and thawed corn; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; 1/2 lime, juiced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup whole milk
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Corn Relish, recipe follows
Special equipment: 4 (4-ounce) ramekins
1 cup fresh or frozen and thawed corn
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2
In a blender, combine the half-and-half, milk, egg, egg yolk, cream cheese, avocados, salt and pepper.
3
Blend until smooth.
4
Pour the mixture into 4 (4-ounce) ramekins.
5
Arrange the ramekins in a glass baking dish, and add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides.
6
Cover the baking dish with foil.
7
Bake until the custard is set, about 1 hour.
8
Remove the flans from the oven.
9
Cool to room temperature then refrigerate for 1 hour.
10
Bring the flans to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
11
Top with corn relish and serve.
12
In a small bowl, combine the corn, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice.
13
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

199

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup half-and-half, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Avocado Flan falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Avocado Flan

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Variations & substitutions

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