Herbed Goat Cheese Flans with Figs, Hazelnuts, and Cress Recipe

Name: Herbed Goat Cheese Flans with Figs, Hazelnuts, and Cress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups low-fat or whole milk; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 2-inch sprig fresh rosemary; 1 bay leaf; 4 oz. fresh goat cheese; 2 large eggs; 3 large egg yolks; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbs. softened butter, for ramekins; 2 Tbs. unsalted butter; 1 pt. fresh figs, quartered; 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped; 2 Tbs. sherry vinegar; 2 bunches watercress, picked into sprigs

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups low-fat or whole milk
1 clove garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 2-inch sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
4 oz. fresh goat cheese
2 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. softened butter, for ramekins
2 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 pt. fresh figs, quartered
1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
2 Tbs. sherry vinegar
2 bunches watercress, picked into sprigs

1
To make Flans: Bring milk, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to a simmer in saucepan.
2
Remove from heat, cover, and steep 15 minutes.
3
Strain into blender, and discard solids.
4
Add goat cheese, eggs, egg yolks, and salt, and blend on low speed until smooth but not frothy.
5
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter 6 4-oz.
6
ramekins, and place in shallow baking dish.
7
Pour goat cheese mixture into prepared ramekins.
8
Place baking dish in oven, and pour 1/2 inch hot water into baking dish.
9
Cover with foil, and bake 45 to 60 minutes, or until Flans are set.
10
To make Salad: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
11
Add figs, and toss gently 1 minute.
12
Add hazelnuts and vinegar, and remove from heat.
13
Stir in watercress, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
14
Divide Salad among 6 dinner plates.
15
Run knife around edges of ramekins to release Flans.
16
Tip ramekin over plate, and gently shake to release Flan over Salad.

1112

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 1/2 cups low-fat or whole milk, 1 clove garlic, smashed, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 2-inch sprig fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Herbed Goat Cheese Flans with Figs, Hazelnuts, and Cress 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.

Herbed Goat Cheese Flans with Figs, Hazelnuts, and Cress

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