Carrot Timbale
Delight your taste buds with the elegant sophistication of Carrot Timbale, a luxurious side dish or appetizer that combines velvety smooth carrots with a rich blend of whipping cream, eggs, and aromatic spices like nutmeg. This vibrant creation is baked to perfection in individual ramekins, crowned with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for a hint of umami. The delicate texture is achieved through a bain-marie (water bath), ensuring the timbales are moist and perfectly set. With a golden, slightly crisped top and a flavor-packed interior, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or fresh salads. Perfect for dinner parties or a touch of refinement at home, this easy-to-follow recipe brings gourmet charm to your table in just under an hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 20 grams unsalted butter
- 100 milliliters whipping cream
- 2 eggs
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 20 grams parmesan cheese (grated)
- 10 grams breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease four ramekins (or small molds) with the vegetable oil, then coat the inside lightly with breadcrumbs. Shake off any excess breadcrumbs and set aside.
Peel the carrots and cut them into small chunks to ensure even cooking. Place the carrots in a pot of boiling water with a pinch of salt and cook for 15-20 minutes or until completely tender.
Once the carrots are cooked, drain them thoroughly and transfer them to a blender or food processor. Add the unsalted butter, whipping cream, eggs, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Divide the carrot mixture evenly among the prepared ramekins. Sprinkle the tops with grated parmesan cheese.
Place the ramekins into a deep baking dish. Pour hot water into the dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins, creating a water bath.
Carefully transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the timbales are set and slightly golden on top.
Remove the ramekins from the water bath and allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Gently run a knife around the edge of each timbale to loosen it from the ramekin.
Invert each ramekin onto a serving plate to release the timbale. Serve warm as a side dish or an appetizer, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 2168 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 454 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1771 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
