Ricotta Almond Flan

Candace Michelle's Note:

from The Mozzarella Company in Dallas

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 ½ slivered almonds , toasted
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• ¾ cup sugar
• 6 large eggs , beaten
• 2 grated oranges, zest of
• ¼ cup dark rum
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

1. Grind almonds in a food processor, then blend in ricotta, sugar, eggs, zest, rum, extract, and nutmeg. Butter a deep dish pie dish, pour in ricotta mixture.
2. Bake at 325 for 30-35 mins or until center is set. Cool before cutting into wedges.