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Micro Broccoli Timbales

Updated: Jun 24, 2020

Traditional dessert timbales are simply brioche pastry cups filled with a fruity mixture. This version of the timbale, a cup-shaped custard with minced vegetables, is a lovely side dish for elegant meals. This recipe allows for about 12 timbales as guests rarely enjoy just one.


Ingredients

1/4 cup butter

1 large brown onion, minced

3 cups cooked micro broccoli, finely chopped

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus Parmesan shavings for garnish

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cups heavy cream

6 large eggs


Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 – 5 minutes. Add onions to micro broccoli in a bowl, and stir until combined. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.

  2. Preheat oven to 325F (165C). Line 12 cups of a muffin pan with foil cups. Spray cups with nonstick cooking spray. Beat cream and eggs in a large bowl until just blended. Pour egg mixture into broccoli, and stir until combined.

  3. Pour mixture into prepared foil cups. Fill a large baking pan halfway with hot water. Set the muffin pan inside the pan of water and place on lower rack of oven. Bake 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted off-center of timbale comes out clean. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.

  4. Remove timbales from muffin pan and gently peel away foil cups. Place upside down on a serving platter or individual plates and garnish with a shaving of Parmesan. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

  5. Makes about 12 timbales


By Jeanne Benedict

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