Asparagus Flan

this made a lovely side dish to scallops tonight. courtesy of intermezzo.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs asparagus
•  salt
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 3  large eggs
• 3  tablespoons flour
•  salt and pepper
• 1  drop tarragon, if desired
• 1 -2  teaspoon olive oil, for drizzling
•  cooking spray

Directions

1. preheat oven to 400.
2. heat a pot of salted water, bring to boil.
3. break off ends of asparagus, discard.
4. cut off tips, reserve.
5. cut asparagus into 2" pieces, add to water, boil for 8 minutes until soft.
6. transfer to a food processor, reserving cooking water.
7. add cream, eggs,flour, tarragon, salt and pepper to processor.
8. puree until smooth.
9. return asparagus water to boil, add tips, cook for 1 minute.
10. drain, set aside.
11. grease 6 ramekins and put in a roasting pan filled with 1" water.
12. pour asparagus mixture into ramekins filling 3/4 full.
13. bake for 30 minutes or until set.
14. serve hot garnished with asparagus tips.
15. drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh black pepper.