Parmesan Flan Recipe

Joining the Kosher Revolution, just in time for Rosh Hashanah.
Geila Hocherman and Arthur Boehm•

I love the silky creaminess of a flan, so pleasing on the tongue. For years I experimented with savory versions to be served as a side. This was my first success, a cheesy, custard-like dish that parfectly partners with any grilled or poached fish. It's also very easy to do.

Check out our recipe for bechamel sauce and make a large batch beforehand, you'll need it!

Parmesan Flan Recipe
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Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
50
minutes
Servings
8
Joining the Kosher Revolution, just in time for Rosh Hashanah.
Total time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups dairy bechamel
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 2 large eggs
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 12-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, or butter it. 
  2. Add the parmesan and cayenne to the bechamel and blend. Adjust the salt, if necessary, and season with pepper. 
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and yolks until well combined. Gradually add the bechamel mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, cover tightly with foil and transfer to a roasting pan.
  4. Add enough boiling water to come halfway up the side of the pan. Place in the oven and bake until the flan is just set (the mixture will jiggle slightly when moved), 50 to 60 minutes. Check after 45 minutes. 
  5. Let the flan rest for 15 minutes, cut and serve. 
 
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