Maple Ricotta Flans

Flan is a popular dessert in many countries around the world, with each region adding its own unique twist to the recipe. The combination of ricotta cheese and maple syrup gives these flans a delightful creamy texture and a hint of sweetness.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Maple Ricotta Flans

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert, Sweet Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1260

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Maple syrup
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh berries
• 6 sprigs Mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease six ramekins or custard cups.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, all-purpose flour, and milk until well combined.
3. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins.
4. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the flans are set and lightly golden on top.
6. Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool for 10 minutes.
7. Refrigerate the flans for at least 1 hour to set.
8. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh berries and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Sugars 16g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.