Shallot Custard

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A different side dish"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups sliced shallots
• 3 large eggs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Place oven rack in the middle position; preheat oven to 350°.
2. Spray four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray.
3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add in shallots; stir/saute until they are nicely browned; set aside.
5. In a bowl, light whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and baking powder.
6. Stir in cream and parmesan cheese; fold in shallots.
7. Set the prepared ramekins in a large baking pan lined with a dish towel.
8. Ladle the mixture into ramekins and place the pan on the oven rack.
9. Bake for about 30 minutes or until firm to touch and slightly browned.
10. Remove from oven and serve at once.

Reviews

[debjurstrom]

Fun and quite delicious!