Flan De Naranja: Orange-Flavored Flan

Serves: 6

Jewel Boehm

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

58

Spice

54

Sweetness

49

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

1 cup

Water

2 cups

Whole Milk

2 cups

Half-And-Half

Directions:

1

In a heavy saucepan, mix together the sugar and water, bring it to boil at high heat

2

When it reaches a deep-golden brown color, after about 8 minutes, pour into 6 (8-ounce) ramekins

3

Let cool

4

In a medium sauce pan mix the whole milk, half-and-half, sugar, and orange zest

5

Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 3 minutes

6

Remove from the heat, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature

7

In a medium-size bowl whisk the eggs

8

Return the milk mixture to a boil and then remove from heat

9

Slowly pour 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking briskly to temper the eggs

10

Then add the egg mixture to the milk mixture, mixing thoroughly

11

Strain the custard into a spouted measuring cup

12

Pour mixture into the ramekins with the caramel

13

Bake in a water bath, covered with foil, in a preheated 325 degree oven for 22 to 25 minutes

14

Let cool at room temperature

15

Remove the flan from the molds by gently loosening the sides with a small knife

16

Garnish with orange segments and mint leaves