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Carrot Flan With Thyme Crumb Topping Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 For the flan, sprinkle six buttered 1/2-c molds lightly with cheese.
Step #2 Combine the water, garlic, sugar, & carrots in a saucepan & bring a boil.
Step #3 Reduce the heat & let simmer for 15 to 20 minsor until the carrots are tender; drain.
Step #4 Process the carrot mixture in a food processor/blender until smooth.
Step #5 Add the half-and-half & process to mix well.
Step #6 Add the eggs, 2 tbsps cheese, the salt & pepper & mix well.
Step #7 Spoon the mixture into the prepared molds & place this in a shallow roasting pan.
Step #8 Add enough hot water to reach 1 inch up the sides of the molds.
Step #9 Bake at 350 degrees for 40 mins or until set.
Step #10 For the topping, melt the butter in a saute pan.
Step #11 Add the thyme & mix well.
Step #12 Add the bread crumbs & toss to coat.
Step #13 Toast over med-heat/flame, stirring often, until crisp.
Step #14 Let the flane cool for 5 mins & sprinkle with crumbs.
Step #15 (Or unmold onto a serving platter, if you have that sort of pan.
Step #16 ) TO MAKE AHEAD AND REHEAT: put in the fridge, then reheat at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 mins.
Step #17 (But I microwaved it & it was fine.
Step #18 ).
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