Creme caramel/flan recipe? Can't find anything here.

[Diana Cda]

Was wondering if anyone had stumbled upon a good creme caramel or flan recipe? I've been wanting to try to make a raw version for some time but don't want to re-invent the wheel, as it were. Someone out there must have already come up with something so hoping someone here has seen a recipe for this and can share.

Thanks! :)

[raweater]

This would be a great recipe to rawenize, I used to love creme caramel.

I think I could try and come up with something, I'd blend cashews/macadamias and water for the creme, add chia seeds for the gelatinized texture, honey or agave to sweeten and some vanilla. Then some honey or agave poured on top.

If I have time I'll try it today and report back, it will take a few hours for the chia to gel up though. I have a feeling this may come out quite good.

Thanks for making me think of this.

[raweater]

Well I couldn't wait and did it already it I think it will come out great, I got it on the first try without even having to adjust the amount of any ingredient!

Creme Caramel
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cashews or macadamia nuts
1/2 cup dates (if not fresh, soaked for 20 minutes)
1/4 cup agave nectar
2 T chia seeds
1/2 vanilla bean

Blend in high speed blender until smooth. Pour in serving cups, drizzle with agave or honey and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.

[Veganforlife]

Raweater? You RAWk. So cool!

[raweater]

It came out more pudding like in texture, so maybe add a bit more water and perhaps more chia seeds. I know chia pudding is very creme caramel like in texture so I'll try adjusting the ratios to improve the texture.

[RawVeggie]

sorry about my stupid asking, but what are chia seeds?? i've seen this a few times in this board, but i couldn't find anything like it in germany. is it a vegetable? a fruit? a nut?
thanx in advance
have a great week ahead

[smasty]

My very favorite cookbook (aside from Alissa's of course) is Sweet Gratitude. Page 190 has a fabulous-looking Creme Caramel recipe. Hint: Irish Moss and coconut milk.

[Diana Cda]

It came out more pudding like in texture, so maybe add a bit more water and perhaps more chia seeds. I know chia pudding is very creme caramel like in texture so I'll try adjusting the ratios to improve the texture.
Hi! Did you ever fine-tune this, as you mentioned? Did it really come out tasting like creme caramel? :)

[NaiveJeanette]

sorry about my stupid asking, but what are chia seeds?? i've seen this a few times in this board, but i couldn't find anything like it in germany. is it a vegetable? a fruit? a nut?
thanx in advance
have a great week ahead

chia seeds are a SEED. you can find/buy them online. you can also Google them to find out more info.

[sport]

sorry about my stupid asking, but what are chia seeds?? i've seen this a few times in this board, but i couldn't find anything like it in germany. is it a vegetable? a fruit? a nut?
thanx in advance
have a great week ahead

If you fail to get them I can send some on to you. I am going to the U.S. in a couple of weeks and can get some more.
I do not expect that there is any restrictions in sending seeds through the post within the EU but I am not so sure that you can get them posted in from the U.S. I bring them back in my luggage.