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Parmesan Custard with Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper

Ready in 50 minutes
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
8
SERVINGS
METRIC
IMPERIAL

Parmesan Custard

  • 1 pkg. (250 g/8 oz) light cream cheese, softened
  • 125 ml whipping cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 175 ml parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper

Spinach Layer

  • 2 pkgs.(300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 25 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper

Roasted Red Pepper Layer

  • 1 jar (340 mL) roasted red peppers, about 3 whole roasted peppers, drained and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic

Salad

  • 50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
  • 15 ml red wine vinegar
  • 10 ml dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper
  • 750 ml mixed salad greens
These individual layered custard cups with spinach and roasted red peppers are the perfect fit for any holiday menu with their festive colours and simple elegance. By layering custard in clear glass ramekin cups, the colours shine through like holiday candles. This easy appetizer or light dinner can be made ahead for entertaining. When buying your jar of roasted red peppers, ensure they are packed in water, not oil or vinegar.

Instructions

Parmesan Custard:

Step 1: In food processor, combine light cream cheese, whipping cream, and eggs. Pulse mixture until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 2: Add parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; continue to pulse until smooth, about 1 minute. Divide parmesan mixture into each of the eight greased glass ramekins (approx. ¼ cup (50 mL) in each).

Spinach Layer:

Step 1: Put spinach over a strainer in the sink and gently press to remove as much water from spinach as possible. You should have about 2 cups (500 mL) of packed spinach after draining.

Step 2: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, add garlic; cook, stirring until aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir in spinach, green onions, salt, and pepper. Cook to combine flavors, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon a generous ¼ cup (50 mL) of spinach mixture on top of parmesan custard, pressing gently on the tops.

Roasted Red Pepper Layer:

Step 1: In a bowl, stir together red pepper slices and garlic. Cover tops of spinach with a layer of roasted red pepper. The peppers should cover the spinach. Smooth tops.

Step 2: Place custard cups on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake in a 375°F (190°C) oven until set, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly. Run a thin knife around edges of glass ramekins. Invert onto salad plates and top each with a small amount of mixed greens and serve. Or top each cup with a handful of mixed greens and serve.

Salad:

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss with mixed greens.

Tips
  • How long can un-cooked custard cups be refrigerated before baking?
Nutritional Facts
  • Amount Per Serving
    258 Calories
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Sodium
    498 mg
  • Carbohydrates
    11 g
  • Fibre
    3 g
  • Protein
    13 g

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