Shallot Custard

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups sliced shallots
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 place oven rack in the middle position; preheat oven to 350°.
• 2 spray four 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray.
• 3 in a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• 4 add in shallots; stir/saute until they are nicely browned; set aside.
• 5 in a bowl, light whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, and baking powder.
• 6 stir in cream and parmesan cheese; fold in shallots.
• 7 set the prepared ramekins in a large baking pan lined with a dish towel.
• 8 ladle the mixture into ramekins and place the pan on the oven rack.
• 9 bake for about 30 minutes or until firm to touch and slightly browned.
• 10 remove from oven and serve at once.