Gorgonzola Flan

Gorgonzola flan is an excellent appetizer or main course, delighting the palate with its rich and intense flavor. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 150 g of Gorgonzola cheese
• 200 ml of fresh cream
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Butter for greasing the molds
• Breadcrumbs for sprinkling the molds

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Grease the molds and sprinkle them with breadcrumbs, making sure to cover all the inner surfaces. This process will help the flan not to stick and to come out more easily after baking.
3. Cut the Gorgonzola into small pieces and place it in a bowl together with the cream. Blend with a hand whisk until you obtain a smooth mixture.
4. In another bowl, beat the whole eggs with the yolks, add a pinch of salt and pepper.
5. Combine the egg mixture with the Gorgonzola and cream mixture, stirring gently to avoid incorporating too much air.
6. Pour the mixture into the prepared molds, leaving a little space from the edge to allow the flan to puff up during cooking.
7. Bake in a bain-marie in the oven for about 25-30 minutes. To create the bain-marie, place the molds in a baking dish and fill with hot water up to the middle of the molds.
8. Check the baking by inserting a toothpick in the center: if it comes out clean, the flan is ready.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before gently unmolding onto individual plates.

Curiosity

Gorgonzola is an Italian PDO cheese, typical of Lombardy and Piedmont, and is loved for its creaminess and the characteristic flavor that ranges from sweet to spicy depending on the aging. The name “Gorgonzola” has ancient origins and is believed to derive from the homonymous Lombard town. Preparing flan with this cheese is a way to enhance its qualities in a creamy and enveloping recipe.

Enjoy your meal and I hope this recipe enriches your table with a touch of Italian flavor!