Strawberry Flan

Recipes

Jun 7

Written By Hofstede's Marketing

Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups All Purpose Flour

½ tsp Kosher salt

3 tbsp Sugar

½ cup Unsalted Butter, cold and cut into small pieces

2 tbsp ice water

3 cups Pie weights, dry beans, or rice

8 oz Cream Cheese

½ cup Sour Cream

1 cup Heavy Cream, very cold

½ cup Nestle Caramel Treat (found in aisle 4)

1 ½ lbs Strawberries

Directions

In a food processor, pulse the flour, salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar to combine. Add the butter and pulse to form fine crumbs. Add the water and pulse until the dough comes together. Refrigerate until chilled, about 20 minutes.

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch removable bottom tart pan with cooking spray.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into an 11-inch round. Fit into the bottom and up the sides of the tart pan, then cut off and discard any excess. Chill for 15 minutes. Place the tart pan on a baking sheet. Gently line the inside of the crust with non stick foil and fill with pie weights, dry beans or rice. Bake for 20 minutes. Discard the beans or rice and foil and return to the oven until lightly golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let cool completely.

While the crust is cooling, using and electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sour cream and beat to combine. With the mixer on low, gradually add the heavy cream, mixing until fully incorporated. Increase the speed and beat until the mixture has thickened and doubled in volume, about 2 minutes.

Spread the caramel treat evenly over the bottom of the crust. Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top, gently spreading to smooth. Top with sliced strawberries. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight. If desired, dust with confectioner's sugar or garnish with mint leaves just before serving.

Note: These can also be made with other kinds of fresh fruit and berries!