Ricotta Flan With Maple Syrup
Maple syrup and ricotta cheese come together in this delicious and easy-to-make dessert. Ricotta Flan With Maple Syrup is an impressive dessert that can be made up to a day ahead and stored in the fridge until you're ready to serve it.
Servings: 6
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup maple syrup divided
- 4 eggs beaten
- 1 15-oz container ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Ground nutmeg or cinnamon optional
- Boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325oF.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of maple syrup into the custard cups, swirling the maple syrup around the cup to coat on all sides.
- Place the custard cups into a 9x13 casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and remaining maple syrup until smooth and creamy. Refrain from beating the mixture, or it will become foamy.
- Divide the custard mixture between the six custard cups using a large ice cream scoop or small ladle.
- If desired, sprinkle each custard cup with ground nutmeg or cinnamon.
- Place the casserole dish on the oven rack.
- Carefully pour boiling water into the casserole dish until about 1-inch of water fills around the custard cups.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center returns clean.
- Remove the custard cups from the water bath and allow them to cool completely before chilling.
- Cover the custard cups and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight before serving.
- To serve, run a small sharp knife around each custard and put a serving plate over the custard cup. Invert the plate and custard cup so that the custard releases from the cup and the maple syrup runs down the side of the flan. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Flan recipes frequently warn to whisk gently just to combine and
not whip air into the custard. - This dessert is perfect if you need to prepare a simple yet impressive dessert ahead of time. Flan is best if refrigerated overnight. Remember to cover the individual flans before transferring them to the fridge. Then, when ready to serve, run a knife around the edges of the mold, invert it onto a plate, and let the maple syrup run down the edges of the custard.
- Cover the top of any leftover flans with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- This dessert does not freeze well; the texture of the custard may be altered. So, prepare only what you know you'll eat in the next few days.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 110mg | Sugar: 24g