Honey flan

Recipe Information

Description:
Honey flan is a delicious Latin American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 55 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 (½ cup) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4 (½ cup)
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 55 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Milk; Eggs
Category Dairy; Eggs
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine Latin American
Cook Method Baking; Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water (approximate)

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup egg substitute

  • 1½ cups fat-free milk

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • Preheat an oven to 325°F.

  • Add the water to a saucepan and heat to a boil.

  • Spray four ovenproof custard cups with nonstick vegetable oil spray.

  • Gently beat the egg, egg substitute, fat-free milk, ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon honey, vanilla, and lemon zest.

  • In a separate bowl, blend together the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey and the cinnamon. Spoon ½ tablespoon of the honey and cinnamon mixture into each custard cup.

  • Place the custard cups into a deep baking dish and divide the egg mixture equally into each cup.

  • Place the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven and pour the boiling water into the baking dish to a depth of at least 1 inch.

  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife blade inserted into the flan comes out clean.

  • Serve the flan warm or refrigerate and serve cold. To serve, loosen the edges of the flan with a knife and invert the custard cup onto individual dessert plates.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 199 cal

  • Total fat: 2g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 55mg

  • Sodium: 114mg

  • Potassium: 235mg

  • Carbohydrate: 40g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 8g