Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 6 ounces shredded Parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon minced canned chipotle en adobo
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 7 medium-sized Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, cream, and Parmesan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cayenne, chipotle, and garlic.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture and set aside.
  • Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add the onions and cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 25 minutes.
  • Add the water chestnuts and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir the onion mixture into the egg mixture and spoon into the greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with slivered almonds and bake until the pudding is set, about 30 minutes.