Sun-Dried Tomato Flans with Arugula Salad

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325.

2. 2

   Butter four 3-ounce ramekins.

3. 3

   In a small saucepan, heat the cream with the sun-dried tomato paste until simmering.

4. 4

   Season with salt and white pepper.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the egg yolk.

6. 6

   Gradually whisk in the hot cream.

7. 7

   Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve and pour it into the prepared ramekins.

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   Set the ramekins in a small baking pan.

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   Add enough hot water to the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

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    Bake in the center rack of the oven for 30 minutes, until the flans are set.

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    Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool slightly.

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    In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the olive oil.

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    Add the arugula, olives and almonds, season with salt and white pepper and toss.

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    Run the tip of a small knife around each flan.

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    Invert a small plate over each flan and using pot holders, invert again.

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    Gently tap the ramekins to release the flans.

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    Mound the salad alongside the flans and serve right away.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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