Maple Crème Flan with Maple-Glazed Pears

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Maple Crème Flan with Maple-Glazed Pears
45 min.
12
376kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Maple Crème Flan paired with exquisite maple-glazed pears, a dessert that beautifully marries elegance with simplicity. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe serves 12 people, making it an ideal choice for family celebrations or dinner parties. Each luscious bite of the flan is infused with the warm, rich flavors of pure maple syrup, complemented by the creamy texture of crème fraîche or sour cream, creating a dessert that's not only satisfying but also visually stunning.

This dish is both vegetarian and gluten-free, ensuring that it can be enjoyed by a diverse range of diners. The flan’s silky custard is elegantly set in a caramelized syrup that adds a lovely depth of flavor, while the succulent pears are roasted to perfection, enhancing their natural sweetness. The combination is simply irresistible!

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is surprisingly accessible, allowing you to create a show-stopping dessert with ease. Plus, the sophisticated presentation of the inverted flan, surrounded by glossy pears and a drizzle of fresh sauce, will impress your guests and leave them longing for more.

Try making this Maple Crème Flan with Maple-Glazed Pears for your next dessert occasion, and watch as everyone falls in love with its stunning flavors and inviting aroma. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just beginning your culinary journey, this recipe promises a sweet conclusion to any meal.

Ingredients

  •  purée of usa bartlett pear cored ripe unpeeled quartered
  • 0.5 teaspoon plus light
  • 0.3 cup crème fraîche sour
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup pure
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 3.5 cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • loaf pan
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • slotted spoon
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Simmer maple syrup in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes. Stir in cream; return to simmer.
  2. Whisk egg yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot cream mixture.
  3. Whisk in salt. Strain custard into another large bowl. Cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  4. Preheat oven to 300°F. Stir sugar, 1/4 cup water, and light corn syrup in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 6 minutes.
  5. Pour syrup into 9 1/4x5 1/4x3-inch nonstick metal loaf pan, tilting pan carefully to coat sides.
  6. Let stand 10 minutes.
  7. Pour custard into pan with syrup.
  8. Place loaf pan in large roasting pan.
  9. Add enough hot water to roasting pan to come halfway up sides of loaf pan. Cover roasting pan with foil. Pierce foil all over with fork.
  10. Bake flan 1 hour 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 325°F. Uncover and bake until flan is set around edges but center moves slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour longer.
  11. Remove flan from water.
  12. Transfer to rack; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  13. Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange pears, 1 cut side down, in skillet. Cook until brown, about 4 minutes. Turn onto second cut side and cook until brown, about 4 minutes longer. Stir in maple syrup; bring to boil.
  14. Place in oven and bake until pears are tender, about 25 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pears to plate.
  15. Whisk crème fraîche and salt into sauce in skillet. Return pears to skillet and toss to coat.
  16. Run sharp knife around edge of flan to loosen. Invert flan onto platter. Surround with pears and sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein4.02%
Fat69.73%
Carbs26.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.88
Glycemic Load
11.64
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.3456521811693%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:375.91kcal
18.8%
Fat:29.67g
45.65%
Saturated Fat:18g
112.48%
Carbohydrates:25.14g
8.38%
Net Carbohydrates:23.76g
8.64%
Sugar:21.99g
24.43%
Cholesterol:190.88mg
63.63%
Sodium:51mg
2.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.85g
7.7%
Vitamin A:1234.89IU
24.7%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.07%
Selenium:7.94µg
11.34%
Vitamin D:1.66µg
11.09%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.9%
Phosphorus:87.75mg
8.78%
Calcium:75.37mg
7.54%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.62%
Fiber:1.38g
5.52%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.27%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.1%
Folate:20.25µg
5.06%
Potassium:143.29mg
4.09%
Vitamin K:4.14µg
3.94%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.63%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.32%
Vitamin C:2.42mg
2.93%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.82%
Copper:0.05mg
2.63%
Magnesium:9.99mg
2.5%
Iron:0.44mg
2.45%
Source:Epicurious