CREAMY ORANGE FLANS

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The smooth, velvety texture and vibrant orange flavor makes these individual flans a delightful way to end a spring meal. Every bite is sheer heaven.-Elke Rose, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
CUSTARD:
3-1/2 cups whole milk
6 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract

Steps:

In a small skillet, combine sugar and orange juice; cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes or until mixture is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Quickly pour into six ungreased 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups, tilting to coat bottom of dish. Let stand for 10 minutes., For custard, in a small saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of saucepan. Remove from the heat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and salt. Stir half of the warm milk into egg mixture; return all to pan and mix well. Stir in orange zest and extract. Slowly pour into prepared ramekins., Place ramekins in a baking pan. Fill pan with boiling water to a depth of 3/4 in. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until centers are just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove ramekins from water bath; cool for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours., Carefully, run a knife around edge of dishes to loosen; invert each dish onto a rimmed serving dish. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.