Almond Flan

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Almond Flan
45 min.
8
349kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Almond Flan, a dessert that beautifully marries the rich flavors of almonds with the creamy texture of a traditional flan. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something sweet to enjoy at home. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen.

The star of this recipe is the blanched, slivered almonds, which lend a nutty depth to the flan, while the sweetened condensed milk adds a luscious sweetness that is hard to resist. The combination of egg yolks and whole eggs creates a silky custard that sets beautifully, making each slice a visual and culinary delight. Topped with a rich caramel sauce, this flan is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table.

As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll appreciate the simplicity of the ingredients and the straightforward steps that lead to a show-stopping dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Almond Flan recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup slivered almonds 
  • 14 ounce condensed milk sweetened canned
  •  egg yolk 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  •  eggs whole
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender
  • cake form
  • wooden spoon
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula
  • tongs
  • oven mitt

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place oven rack in middle position. Put sugar in a round 9-by-3-inch cake pan. Using a heavy oven mitt or tongs, place the pan directly over medium heat to caramelize the sugar.
  3. Heat until the sugar liquefies, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Do not touch the melted sugar — it will cause serious burns. When the hot liquid in the pan is a golden brown color, remove from heat and set aside on a rack to cool and harden.
  4. In a blender, combine the almonds, condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, yolks, and vanilla. Process on medium speed until well blended.
  5. Pour custard mixture over the prepared caramel.
  6. Place the cake pan in a larger, deeper pan and pour about an inch of hot water around the cake pan to make a water bath. Cover the flan loosely with a foil tent and place the larger pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
  7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until flan is set in the center (it will no longer jiggle).
  8. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack at room temperature. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  9. To serve, run a knife or thin spatula around the edge of the flan to release it from the sides of the pan.
  10. Place a 10-inch (or larger) serving platter on top of the pan. Turn the platter over and gently remove the cake pan, leaving flan on the serving platter. Using a flexible spatula, scrape up as much of the caramel as possible from the bottom of the pan and pour over the flan.
  11. Cut into triangular wedges and serve.
  12. Reprinted with permission from Fonda San Miguel: Thirty Years of Food and Art by Tom Gilliland, Miguel Ravago, and Virginia B. Wood. © 2005 Shearer Publishing

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein11.2%
Fat33.32%
Carbs55.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.39
Glycemic Load
30.18
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
10.093913066646%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.22mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.62kcal
17.43%
Fat:13.2g
20.31%
Saturated Fat:4.79g
29.96%
Carbohydrates:49.46g
16.49%
Net Carbohydrates:48.33g
17.58%
Sugar:47.72g
53.02%
Cholesterol:154.81mg
51.6%
Sodium:101.59mg
4.42%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:9.99g
19.97%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.42%
Phosphorus:258.64mg
25.86%
Selenium:17.25µg
24.64%
Calcium:220.81mg
22.08%
Vitamin E:2.75mg
18.31%
Vitamin B12:0.66µg
11.02%
Manganese:0.22mg
11%
Magnesium:43.24mg
10.81%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.83%
Potassium:327.02mg
9.34%
Zinc:1.24mg
8.28%
Vitamin D:1.13µg
7.53%
Vitamin A:368.4IU
7.37%
Folate:27.03µg
6.76%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.58%
Copper:0.12mg
5.96%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.4%
Iron:0.91mg
5.06%
Fiber:1.13g
4.5%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.39%
Vitamin C:1.29mg
1.56%
Source:Epicurious