Ancho Chile Flan

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 14
Spicy Ancho Chile Flan recipe with a twist of orange
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
8 eggs
4 egg yolks
2 cups whole milk
2 cups evaporated milk
2 cups sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 dried ancho chiles , seeded , deveined , and cut into thin strips
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 ancho chili , seeded deveined , and broken into pieces
4 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon cornstarch , dissolved in
1/4 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
500
Sugar
45g
Fat
20g
Ancho chili flan is a traditional Mexican dessert that blends the creaminess of flan with the spiciness and smokiness of ancho chiles. The ancho chili, with its signature mild heat, adds a depth of flavor that can be a pleasant surprise for those who try it for the first time. This dish is versatile and can be served during any meal, as a standalone dessert or a finishing course. Adding an orange twist to caramel syrup enhances the delicate flavor of the creamy dessert, and it adds a zesty tang to the overall taste.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.Melt the sugar in a heavy bottom saucepan over low heat to make a caramel.
3.Pour the caramel into an 8-inch baking dish, and tip and swirl to coat the bottom of the dish.
4.In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, whole milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
5.Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
6.Place the dish in a large roasting pan and add hot water to the pan to come halfway up the sides of the dish.
7.Bake for 1 hour or until set around the edges but still a little jiggly in the center.
8.Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
9.In a small saucepan, combine ancho chiles, orange juice, and brown sugar over medium heat.
10.Once the sugar has dissolved and the mixture becomes syrupy, remove from heat.
11.Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, and serve over the flan.

PROS

This dessert is creamy, smooth, and slightly spiced.

The orange twist in the caramel syrup enhances the flavor profile of the dish.

CONS

This dessert contains a high level of sugar and calories.

It may not be suitable for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ancho chiles contain essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
They are also rich in capsaicin, a compound that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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