Carrots Flan using a Thermomix
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Introducing the Flan of Carrots, a vibrant twist on the traditional flan that brings a burst of color and flavor to your table! This dish is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, with the natural sweetness of carrots paired beautifully with the rich creaminess of Parmesan and clotted cream. Originating from the heart of French culinary tradition, this flan is not just a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious powerhouse. Did you know that carrots were originally purple before the Dutch cultivated the orange variety? So, in a way, you're indulging in a slice of history with every bite! Perfect for impressing guests or making weeknight dinners a little more exciting, this flan is a true culinary adventure that will leave everyone wondering about your secret ingredient!
Ingredients
- 500 g Carrot
- 200 g Water
- 30 g Butter
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 3 Eggs
- 150 g Whole milk
- 80 g Gruyere
Steps
Carrot Puree
- Peel, cut in pieces, and add 500 g of carrot in the food processor bowl.
- Add 200 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Drain the content of the food processor bowl in a strainer.
- Transfer the content of the strainer in the food processor bowl.
- Add 30 g of butter, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
Flan Mixture
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in the food processor bowl.
- Add 3 eggs, 150 g of whole milk in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 10sec / 0°C / Speed 3.
Baking
- Grease ramekins with butter.
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl in the ramekin.
- Grate, and sprinkle 80 g of gruyere on the ramekin.
- Place the ramequins in a baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water to create a water bath.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 30min.
- Bake until the flan is set and the cheese is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve Warm.
