Carrot flan: the easy step-by-step recipe

How to make carrot flan?

• Peel the carrots carefully so as not to disturb the top layer and thus preserve their color. Your flan will have a better color!
• Make sure to cook the carrots until they soften.
• Don’t panic if your flan falls apart when you take it out of the oven, it’s normal!
• A successful flan is one that is cooked in molds in a bain-marie and in the oven.
• To make it easier to unmold the flans, line the bottom with parchment paper. Remember to butter the paper as well. Invert the flans onto serving plates.

Ingredients

For 6 people

• 250 g carrots
• 100 g of potatoes
• 30 g butter
• 50 g of parmesan
• 2 eggs. Separate the whites from the yolks.
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 pinch of salt

Instructions: step by step

1. Peel the carrots and potatoes and cut them into cubes;
2. Boil the vegetables for 10 minutes in a saucepan filled with water. Once cooked, strain the contents. You can also cook them in the microwave for 5 minutes;
3. In a blender, add the vegetables, parmesan, melted butter, salt, grated nutmeg and 2 egg yolks. Set the egg whites aside;
4. Mix everything and pour the mixture into a glass container;

5. In a salad bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff and then add them to your mixture;
6. Mix gently with a wooden spoon;
7. Divide your preparation into buttered and floured molds;
8. Place in the oven at 180° in a bain-marie for 20 minutes.

Your carrot flans are ready to enjoy!

What to serve with carrot flan?

Flan is a delicious light lunch or dinner that you can enjoy with a green salad, vegetables like broccoli or even meat with mustard sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of meat goes well with carrot flan?

Flan can accompany meat dishes such as grilled chicken breast or grilled fish.

Can you make carrot flan without a bain-marie?

Yes, you can transfer the mixture to silicone moulds previously placed on a rack and cook for about 25 minutes. However, it is always advisable to cook your flan in a bain-marie for better cooking.

What are the other variations of the carrot flan recipe?

1. Carrot and zucchini flan

Ingredients

• 500 g carrots
• 500 g of zucchini
• 4 organic eggs
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• A pinch of nutmeg
• salt and pepper

Steps

1. Bring the carrots and zucchini to the boil separately. Drain the vegetables and let them cool for a few minutes;
2. Mash the zucchini and carrots separately in two bowls. You will get a fine puree in each bowl;
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add half to the carrot puree and the other half to the zucchini puree;
4. Add a teaspoon of cornstarch to each puree and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg;
5. Pour the carrot puree and then the zucchini puree into a mold greased with olive oil;
6. In a preheated oven at 180°, cook your flan in a bain-marie for at least 30 minutes, so that the flan sets;
7. Let your flan cool after cooking and carefully unmold it.

All you have to do is enjoy the tasting!

2. Carrot and leek flan

For 4 people

Ingredients

• 4 carrots
• 2 leeks
• 2 eggs
• 20 cl of fresh cream
• 30 grams of grated cheese
• 1 vegetable or chicken broth cube
• 1 knob of butter
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch grated nutmeg

Steps

1. Finely chop the carrots and leeks;
2. Brown them in a saucepan over low heat with butter;
3. Add water and your vegetable broth cube;
4. Let it simmer until the water evaporates. This will allow your vegetables to cook better;
5. Meanwhile, beat the eggs with the crème fraîche in a bowl. Add salt, pepper and grated nutmeg. Don’t add too much salt, as the vegetables will already be salty with the broth. Then add a little grated cheese. Set aside the rest for later;
6. Once the vegetables are cooked through, add them to the egg and crème fraîche mixture. Stir to incorporate the vegetables;
7. Pour the mixture into buttered ramekins or a large buttered dish, sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese and place in the oven. Your oven should be preheated in advance. Keep an eye on the cooking of your flan.