Caramelized Flan from Pinhao Recipe

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Caramelized Flan from Pinhao
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  1. For the caramelized sugar syrup: Place the sugar in a medium-size heavy skillet (not iron), set over moderately low heat, and allow to melt and caramelize to a rich golden brown. Do not stir the sugar as it melts but do shake the skillet from time to time. Add the boiling water, stirring briskly to dissolve the caramelized sugar. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes until the consistency of maple syrup. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the caramelized syrup for the flan; pour the balance into a chilled, well-buttered, shallow fluted 2-quart mold. Set the mold in the freezer while preparing the flan.
  2. For the flan: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the half-and-half, heavy cream, and sugar in a large heavy saucepan; add in the orange zest and bring to a simmer over moderately low heat, stirring now and then; blend in the 2 tablespoons of reserved caramelized syrup. Beat the egg yolks until frothy; blend 1 cup of the hot cream mixture into the yolks, stir back into pan, and heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute, until it lightly coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat and mix in the Port. Strain all through a fine sieve, then pour into the prepared mold. Set the mold in a shallow baking pan and pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the mold. Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the flan comes out clean. Remove from the oven and the water bath; cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours until firm.
  3. To invert the flan, dip the mold quickly in hot water, then turn out on a dessert plate with a turned up rim; the caramel syrup will come cascading down over the flan. Don't worry if the flan cracks, it will still be creamy and luscious. Cut into slim wedges, if possible, or scoop out, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 337.2 Kcal (1412 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.45g 30%
Cholesterol 288.46mg 96%
Sodium 135.68mg 6%
Potassium 191.72mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.28g 10%
Sugars 24.98g 100%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 0%
Protein 10.77g 22%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 112.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.56 Kcal (743 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.24g 30%
Cholesterol 151.89mg 96%
Sodium 71.45mg 6%
Potassium 100.95mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.94g 10%
Sugars 13.15g 100%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 5.67g 22%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 59.3mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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