Orange Flan

By draingal

This caramel is different from the rest with a kick from the rosemary and zest of the orange.

Ingredients

• For the Rosemary Orange Caramel:
• 2 Rosemary sprigs
• 1/2 Orange (zested in large strips)
• 2 cup Water
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• For the Custard:
• 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
• 14-ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1 cup Evaporated Milk
• 6 Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon Orange Juice
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F.

For the Rosemary Orange Caramel: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Add the 2 sprigs of rosemary, orange zest and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water has reduce by half. Pour mixture through a strainer, reserving water and discarding rosemary and zest.

Return water to the pot and add 1 cup granulated sugar, stir to dissolve over medium heat. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until mixture turns golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and evenly distribute between 12 ramekins, swirling each to evenly coat the bottom. Set in a baking dish or roasting pan to rest.

8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
14-ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup Evaporated Milk
6 Eggs (room temperature)
1 tablespoon Orange Juice
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Custard: Combine the ingredients in a blender and process on low until evenly smooth. Do not over mix. Divide the mixture between the 12 ramekins with caramel. Fill the baking dish or roasting pan with enough water to come half way up the ramekins.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until custard is slightly giggly and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.  Remove from oven and allow to cool in the water for 10 minutes.
 
Remove from water and dry ramekins before placing in the fridge to cool for 1 hour. Once cool, cover and chill overnight.
 
To serve loosen flan with a paring knife run around the edges of the ramekin. Flip each onto a plate topping with any caramel left in the ramekin