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steamed custard in an eggshell

Steamed custards in eggshells

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Small, individual flan servings, each in its own shell: made with eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla, and cooked for 4 minutes in a steamer using the e…

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Recipe from 胡葡萄, Tisscherry, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This dessert is served in a real eggshell, offering a unique appearance and texture.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time4 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total39 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsteam
  • Estimated cost$2.08 $0.35 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.20
  • $0.20
  • $0.24
  • $0.00
  • $0.44

Prices from US supermarkets.

Directions

  1. Using kitchen scissors, draw a line all the way around the shell, about a quarter or fifth of the way up from the bottom. ≈ 3 min
  2. Gently crack the top of the egg and separate the yolk and white. For a richer flavor, use only the yolks from one or two eggs. ≈ 8 min
  3. Carefully cut the dome along the marked line. ≈ 8 min
  4. Remove the air pocket and the adhesive membrane inside, as completely as possible: this is a time-consuming and delicate process.
  5. Beat the eggs in, adding the cream. ≈ 4 min
  6. Add the sugar, salt, and milk while continuing to mix. ≈ 4 min
  7. Add the vanilla and mix well (if using a pod, cut it, let it infuse, then strain).
  8. Fill the shells halfway, to avoid spills; pour the excess into small bowls. ≈ 10 min
  9. Place the shells in an egg carton or aluminum rack, arrange them on a plate in the steamer, and cook for 4 minutes over high heat (6 minutes for larger ramekins).
  10. Once the flan is baked, it’s ready to be enjoyed. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Steamed custards in eggshells

  • 3 eggs (or 2 eggs and 1 yolk, or 1 egg and 2 yolks for a stronger flavour)$1.20
  • 200 ml of milk$0.20
  • 50 ml of heavy cream and 38 g of sugar, or 50 ml of sweetened cream and 15 g of sugar$0.24
  • 1/8 teaspoon of salt$0.00
  • A few drops of vanilla extract (or a small piece of vanilla bean)$0.44

Total$2.08

that's $0.35 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs (or 2 eggs and 1 yolk, or 1 egg and 2 yolks for a stronger flavour)
  • 200 ml of milk
  • 50 ml of heavy cream and 38 g of sugar, or 50 ml of sweetened cream and 15 g of sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon of salt
  • A few drops of vanilla extract (or a small piece of vanilla bean)

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