Searching for a simple yet impressive starter? As a home cook with years of experimenting in the kitchen, I've perfected this economical and flavorful dish: mini garlic flans topped with vibrant tomato coulis.
With basic ingredients, you'll delight your guests effortlessly. Here's how:
Contents
- Ingredients
- Instructions
- Result
Ingredients
- 1 head of garlic
- 1/2 liter heavy cream
- 4 eggs
- Tomato sauce (for coulis)
- Basil leaves
- Knob of butter
- Salt and pepper
- 4 ramekins
- Pan
- Immersion blender
Instructions
Prep time: 25 mins | Cook time: 40 mins | Serves: 4
- Separate the garlic cloves and soak in lukewarm water for 10 minutes.
- Drain, peel, and remove the germ from each clove.
- Cut the cloves in half.
- Pour the cream into a pan and add the garlic.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend everything with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Beat the eggs into an omelet consistency.
- Add to the garlic cream and stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Butter the ramekins and divide the mixture evenly.
- Bake in a bain-marie at 180°C for 40 minutes.
- Near the end of cooking, wash the basil and gently reheat the tomato sauce.
- Unmold each flan onto a plate.
- Drizzle tomato coulis around and garnish with basil.
Result
Voilà! Your creamy garlic mini flans with tomato coulis are ready. Light, quick, and delicious—this reliable recipe shines as a starter. Pair with a green salad or spinach for a complete dish. Guests rave about it every time. For variety, try wild garlic or pink garlic from Lautrec.
