Demitasse Carrot Custards

Directions

1. 1
   Place the carrots in a one-and-a-half-quart souffle dish.
2. 2
   Cover dish tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
3. 3
   Cook at 100 percent for six minutes, 30 seconds.
4. 4
   Uncover.
5. 5
   Place the carrots in a blender.
6. 6
   Add one egg and blend to a smooth puree.
7. 7
   Add the remaining eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the blender after each addition.
8. 8
   Pour into a clean bowl and stir in the cream, salt and cumin (you will have about two cups of custard).
9. 9
   Divide the mixture evenly among eight demitasse cups.
10. 10
    Cover each tightly with microwave plastic wrap.
11. 11
    Arrange in a ring, not touching, on the microwave carousel or a 12-inch round platter.
12. 12
    Cook at 100 percent for two minutes, 30 seconds, or until just set.
13. 13
    Before removing the custards from the oven, pierce the plastic with the tip of a sharp knife so the plastic doesn't settle on the delicate custard surface.
14. 14
    Remove from oven.
15. 15
    Uncover (unmold if desired) and serve with a dollop of parsley sauce and a leaf of fresh parsley.