# Courgette Flan

Recipe by [Matteo Brandt](https://fridge.menu/en/u/matteobrandt)

A light, creamy courgette flan baked in a water bath, finished with basil and parmesan.

Servings: 4 · Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min · Side dishes

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 500 g [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini)
- 0.5 pcs [Shallot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/shallot)
- 50 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cream)
- 90 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- 2 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 6 pcs [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — leaves
- [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — to taste
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour) — for dusting

## Steps

1. Wash the courgettes and cut into rounds or cubes.
2. In a saucepan, fry the finely chopped shallot in a little olive oil for a few seconds.
3. Add the courgettes and cook covered until fully tender.
4. Let the courgettes cool, then transfer to a blender.
5. Add the double cream and blend well until smooth.
6. Add the basil and mix in.
7. Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
8. Add the yolks and parmesan to the courgette mixture and blend until smooth.
9. Separately, whisk the egg whites with an electric mixer to a stiff foam.
10. Gently fold the whisked egg whites into the courgette mixture, using an upward motion.
11. Divide the mixture among 4 individual moulds, greased with butter and dusted with flour.
12. Place the moulds in a baking tray and pour water into the tray.
13. Preheat the oven to 160°C.
14. Bake the flans in the water bath for about 60 minutes. (60 min)
15. Let the finished flans cool, turn out carefully from the moulds and serve.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/zucchini-flan-5j9bn4j1

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