Onion and Goat's Cheese Flan

Elevate your next meal with this decadent Onion and Goat's Cheese Flan, a perfect combination of creamy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Featuring a buttery shortcrust pastry crust, this flan is filled with layers of caramelized red onions infused with fresh thyme and a touch of sugar for a subtle sweetness. The filling is made with a rich custard blend of eggs, heavy cream, and milk, enhanced with a hint of nutmeg and black pepper for depth. Crumbled soft goat's cheese adds a luscious tang that balances the sweetness of the onions beautifully. Baked until golden and set, this flan is ideal as a main course or an elegant appetizer, served warm or at room temperature. Pair it with a crisp green salad or a slice of crusty bread for a dish that's as versatile as it is delectable. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or light dinners, this recipe will delight your taste buds every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams Shortcrust pastry
• 3 medium Red onions
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 150 grams Soft goat's cheese
• 3 large Eggs
• 200 milliliters Heavy cream
• 100 milliliters Milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9-inch tart or flan tin.

Step 2

Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface to fit the tart tin. Carefully press it into the tin and trim the edges. Prick the base with a fork and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Line the pastry with baking parchment and fill with baking beans or rice. Blind bake for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment and beans, and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Slice the red onions thinly. Heat the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and thyme, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and caramelized.

Step 5

Add the sugar to the onions and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly sticky. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.

Step 7

Spread the caramelized onions evenly over the base of the cooled pastry shell. Crumble the goat's cheese over the onions.

Step 8

Pour the egg and cream mixture over the onions and goat's cheese, filling the tart shell evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set and the top is golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature with a fresh salad or crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1340.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2753.2

Total Fat 189.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 913.4mg	0%
Sodium 3109.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.7g	0%
Total Sugars 37.8g
Protein 69.5g	0%

Vitamin D 172.9IU	0%
Calcium 592.8mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1275.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 26.5%