NOVA SCOTIA BLUEBERRY FLAN

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A wonderful fruit dessert, easily made with frozen blueberries if you can't find fresh. The province of Nova Scotia has an abundance of blueberries, hence the name. (Recipe originates with Canadian Living.)

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups fresh blueberries or 5 cups frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon rind
2 cups sour cream
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

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.

Md Osama Bin Khair
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Overall, this flan was a delicious and impressive dessert. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a special treat.


Sinothando Gwija
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This flan was a bit dense for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The blueberries added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes a dense f


Zelalem Lema
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This flan was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The blueberries added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone with a sweet to


Ranjitas Cdy
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I made this flan for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The blueberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the custard. I will definitely b


Abrar Jutt Abrar Jutt
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This flan was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was totally worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious dessert that was the perfect ending to our meal. The blueberry sauce was the perfect complement to the creamy custard filling.


Kenzy Bro
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This was my first time making flan, and it turned out great! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The blueberries added a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


Appiah Gilbert
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This flan was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The blueberries added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone with a sweet to


Yeri Goodness
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I'm not a huge fan of flan, but I really enjoyed this one. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The blueberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the custard. I would definitely recommend this


Msv SAGOR VAI7588
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This was the best flan I have ever had! The crust was perfectly flaky, the filling was creamy and smooth, and the blueberries were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again and again.


usman Mirza07
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This flan was absolutely delicious! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The blueberries added a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious an


San Jana
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This flan was a bit dense for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The blueberries added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes a dense f


SAMUEL CHIAHA
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This flan was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The blueberries added a nice pop of color and flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone with a sweet to


Reggie Taylor
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I made this flan for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The blueberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the custard. I will definitely b


Amarachi Maryjane
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This flan was a bit more work than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious dessert that was the perfect ending to our meal. The blueberry sauce was the perfect complement to the creamy custard filling.


Afcar hosen M
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I was a bit skeptical about making a flan, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was surprisingly easy to make, and the results were amazing. The flan was light and fluffy, with a rich custard flavor. The blueberries added a perfect touch of sweetn


Sumayia Sumayia
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5 stars! This flan is a true crowd-pleaser. I made it for a dinner party last weekend, and everyone loved it. The combination of blueberries and cream is simply divine. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Anna Rawls
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This was my first time making a flan, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The instructions were clear and concise, and I had no trouble following them. The flan came out perfectly cooked, with a smooth and creamy texture. The blueberri


khizer khizi
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the flan turned out beautifully. The blueberry sauce was the perfect accompaniment, adding a burst of sweetness and color to each bite. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impr


Hemel Ahmed
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This Nova Scotia Blueberry Flan was an absolute delight! The creamy custard filling, paired with the tart and juicy blueberries, created a perfect balance of flavors. The crust was perfectly flaky and buttery, and the overall presentation was stunnin


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