Maple Ricotta Flans

This 5-ingredient dessert can be pulled together in just 15 minutes.


Maple Ricotta Flans

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Pudding and Custard

 
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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp.
    pure maple syrup
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  • beaten eggs
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  • 1 15-oz. container
    ricotta cheese
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  • 1/4 cup
    sugar
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  • 1 tsp.
    vanilla
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    Ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Divide the 1/4 cup maple syrup among six 6-ounce custard cups; tilt custard cups to coat bottoms evenly.
2.
In a bowl combine eggs, cheese, sugar, vanilla, and remaining teaspoon maple syrup. Mix until well combined but not foamy. Place the custard cups in a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Divide egg mixture among custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place the baking dish on an oven rack. Pour boiling water into the baking dish around custard cups to a depth of 1 inch. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the centers comes out clean.
3.
Remove cups from water. Cool completely in custard cups. Cover and chill until serving time. To unmold flans, loosen edges with a knife, slipping point of knife down sides to let air in. Invert a dessert plate over each flan; turn custard cup and plate over together. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 364, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 6 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 266 mg, Sodium 161 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Total Sugar 26 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 26%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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