Mean Chef’sflan De Almendras (Almond Flan),

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Mean Chef'sflan De Almendras (Almond Flan)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

510

Sugar

72g

Fat

20.5g

Mean Chef'sflan De Almendras (Almond Flan) is a traditional dessert that originated in Spain. It is a sweet, rich dessert that is made with ground almonds, milk, and eggs. The flan is baked in a sugar syrup and then inverted onto a plate to be served. It has a creamy texture and sweet almond flavor that is sure to please any dessert lover. This recipe is easy to make and is a great dessert to serve at a dinner party or for a special occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	In a saucepan, combine the water and 1 cup of sugar, and cook over medium heat.
3.	Cook the sugar until it turns to an amber color, then pour the syrup into a 10-inch flan mold.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix together the almonds, milk, lemon rind, eggs, salt, and 3/4 cup of sugar until well combined.
5.	Pour the mixture into the flan mold and place it in a bain-marie.
6.	Bake the flan for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7.	Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool in the mold for at least 1 hour.
8.	To serve, invert the flan onto a flat plate and garnish with sliced oranges.

PROS

This flan has a unique almond flavor that is both rich and sweet.

It is easy to make and can be served as a dessert or snack.

CONS

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

It is not suitable for those with nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
This dessert also contains milk and eggs, which are good sources of calcium and protein.
However, due to the high sugar content, this dessert should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 tablespoon water
	1 3/4 cups sugar
	1/2 cup ground almonds
	3 cups milk
	1 teaspoon grated lemon , rind of
	6 eggs
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	thinly sliced orange ( to garnish )