Rich Orange Flan

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 3 hr 15 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons boiling water
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • Spun sugar, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Spread sugar evenly over bottom of heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns light caramel color. Add 3 tablespoons boiling water, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into ungreased quiche dish or 10-inch glass deep-dish pie pan or 8-inch (2-quart) square baking dish . Tilt to evenly cover bottom; set aside.
  • 2
    In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly blended. Pour over caramelized sugar. Place baking dish in large pan (broiler pan). Pour 1 inch hot water into broiler pan.
  • 3
    Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until mixture is almost set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour; refrigerate 1 hour. Run knife around outside edge to loosen; turn upside down onto 12-inch round serving plate with raised sides to hold liquid. Garnish with spun sugar.

  • Flan is the Spanish version of crème caramel. It has a creamy smooth texture.
  • To make spun sugar decoration: Heat 1/4 cup sugar in saucepan until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat and, using a spoon, drizzle melted sugar onto greased foil. Remove from foil and place on flan just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
125mg
42%
Sodium
105mg
4%
Potassium
250mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
34g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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