Nova Scotia Blueberry Flan Recipes

NOVA SCOTIA BLUEBERRY FLAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
• In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until blended, then beat in egg and almond extract.
• In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; pour over batter and stir until blended.
• Pat over bottom and 2 inches up side of greased 10-inch springform pan; set aside.
• Now make filling.
• Toss together blueberries, liqueur and lemon rind; pour over crust.
• In bowl, whisk together sour cream, egg yolks, sugar and almond extract; pour evenly over blueberries.
• Bake in centre of oven for 1-1/4 hours or until crust is golden and crisp.
• Let cool in pan on rack.
• Refrigerate for 4 hours or until chilled.
• Remove side of pan and cut into wedges to serve, along with freshly whipped whipping cream and toasted almonds, if desired.

WILD BLUEBERRY FLAN

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat butter with sugar until blended. Beat in egg and almond extract. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Pour over batter and stir until blended. Pat over bottom and 2-inches up side of greased 10-inch springform pan. Set aside. Toss blueberries with Liqueur and lemon rind. Spread over crust. In bowl, whisk together sour cream, egg yolks, sugar and almond extract. Spread evenly over blueberries. Bake in center of preheated 350 degree oven for 1 1/4 hours or until crust is golden and crisp. Let cool in pan on rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until chilled. Remove side of pan. Cut into wedges and serve.

NOVA SCOTIA BLUEBERRY CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and baking powder. Mix in the butter by pinching between your fingers or using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Pat lightly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour blueberries over the top.
• In another medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1/2 cup of sugar, egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth. Pour over the blueberries.
• Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned. Cool, then run a knife around the edge of the pan. Remove the outer ring of the pan, and cut into wedges to serve.

NOVA SCOTIA BLUEBERRY CREAM CAKE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Spray a 9 inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set oven to 375 degrees F. Add the flour, baking powder and suger to a medium sized bowl and mix together. Add the butter and incorporate using a pastry blender or by hand pinching your fingers to mix into a texture that is like coarse crumbs. Add the egg and one teaspoon of vanilla, mixing well. Transfer to the prepared pan and gently pat down evenly. Pour the blueberries over the top of the cake layer. Whisk together the sour cream, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, egg yolks and another teaspoon of vanilla in another bowl. Pour this mixture over the blueberries layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes until the top is lightly browned. Cool completely, then run a knife around the edges to release. Remove the ring and serve with whipped cream if desired.

SEARED NOVA SCOTIA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• CHUTNEY: In a large frying melt butter, until it starts to brown. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add wild blueberry juice, maple syrup, port, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then let reduce until as little liquid as possible remains without sticking to the pan.
• SEARED SCALLOPS: In a hot skillet with olive oil sear scallops, depending on size, for about one minute on each side until the scallop starts to slit on its side. Larger scallops require more cooking time. Serve on toast point, with Caramelized Blueberry Onion Chutney. Garnish with sea salt.

BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE - TASTE OF NOVA SCOTIA

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients.
• Blend until well combined and smooth.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.