Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 1 1/2 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 side-dish servings

　　7 large eggs

　　1 cup heavy cream

　　2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

　　9 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts discarded and bread cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)

　　1 1/2 cups cooked corn (from 3 medium ears)

　　2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

　　

Step 2

Whisk together eggs, cream, and syrup in a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients and let stand 15 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Spoon into a buttered 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan (preferably nonstick) and bake in middle of oven until puffed and set in center, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then invert flan onto a plate. Cut crosswise into 8 slices.

　　Cooks' note:

　　• Flan may be made 1 day ahead. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, in pan. Turn out onto a plate and reheat by steaming briefly in a covered steamer pot.