Apricot Flan in Caramel Raisin Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Apricot flan in caramel raisin sauce is a decadent dessert perfect for special occasions
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
2 eggs
15 turkish dried apricot halves
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped cashews
4 tablespoons raisins

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
551
Sugar
66g
Fat
22g
Apricot flan in caramel raisin sauce is a luscious dessert that is perfect for a special occasion or dinner party. This dish consists of a creamy apricot custard set on top of a bed of caramel sauce, topped with a sprinkle of raisins and cashews. The natural sweetness of the apricots pairs well with the rich caramel sauce, while the raisins and cashews add a crunchy texture to the dessert.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, water, corn syrup, and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
3.Turn up the heat to high and boil the mixture, without stirring, until it becomes a dark golden brown color.
4.Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the caramel into four 6 oz ramekins.
5.In a blender, puree the eggs, apricot halves, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, powdered milk, heavy cream, and almond extract until smooth.
6.Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and pour evenly over the caramel in each ramekin.
7.Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
8.Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is set.
9.Remove the ramekins from the water bath and let them cool.
10.Mix the raisins and cashews in a small bowl and sprinkle over the top of each ramekin.

PROS

The apricot flan in caramel raisin sauce is a rich and flavorful dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

The dish requires few ingredients and is easy to make.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation.

The caramel can be challenging to make, but the results are worth the effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, apricots are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as potassium and Vitamin C.
The almonds used to make the almond extract are high in healthy fats, protein, and fiber.

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