Asparagus Flan Recipe

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. # Pre-heat oven to 425F, Gas Mark 7, 220C
  2. # Sift 6 oz. (150g) flour with a pinch of salt
  3. # Rub in the margarine and mix to make a stiff dough with cold water
  4. # Use this pastry to line a 7 inch (18cm) flan dish
  5. # Trim the edges and line the flan with a piece of greaseproof paper
  6. # Fill with baking beans then bake in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes
  7. # Remove the beans and paper then return flan to oven and bake for 5 minutes
  8. # Put the butter, remaining flour and milk into a pan
  9. # Place over a gentle heat and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens and boils
  10. # Reduce the heat and simmer for a further 2 minutes, whisking all the time
  11. # Season to taste and stir in 3 oz. (75g) cheese
  12. # Drain the asparagus spears and dry on kitchen paper, reserving 6-8 of the best ones for decoration
  13. # Lay the remainder in the flan and pour over the cheese sauce
  14. # Decorate with the reserved spears and sprinkle with the remaining cheese
  15. # Return to the oven to brown the top

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