Creamy Parmesan Flans

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Bring the milk and cream to a bubble (do not boil).

2. 2

   Add bay leaves and garlic, turn off heat, place lid on saucepan, and leave to infuse (for approximately 1/2 hour or longer).

3. 3

   Whisk together the eggs and egg yolks.

4. 4

   Pour milk mixture over eggs very slowly while whisking.

5. 5

   Strain through a sieve (this removes any left over unconstituted egg "bits" and makes for a smoother, glossier end-product).

6. 6

   Add grated parmesan and salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Pour into 4 individual ramekin dishes and place in a bain-marie (see note below).

8. 8

   Bake at 375°F for 30-40 minutes until set at the edges but still slightly "jiggly" at the centres.

9. 9

   Upend onto serving plates and serve with a side garnish of olive oil-dressed rocket leaves.

10. 10

    Note: For our beginner cooks, place the ramekins in another container into which you can pour hot water such that the water comes up to about halfway up the ramekin dishes.