ALMOND FLAN

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Provided by Tom Gilliland

Categories     Blender     Dairy     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cinco de Mayo     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup blanched, slivered almonds
1 1/2 (14-ounce) cans Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract*

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 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. 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.
  • In a blender, combine the almonds, condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, yolks, and vanilla. Process on medium speed until well blended. Pour custard mixture over the prepared caramel. 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. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until flan is set in the center (it will no longer jiggle). Remove from the oven and cool on a rack at room temperature. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • To serve, run a knife or thin spatula around the edge of the flan to release it from the sides of the pan. 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. Cut into triangular wedges and serve.

April Robinson
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This almond flan is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make it a day or two in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.


Mustefa Tusu
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I added a little bit of almond extract to the flan batter and it really enhanced the almond flavor. It's a great way to customize this recipe to your own taste.


Ryan Shaw
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I made this almond flan in a mini muffin tin and it turned out so cute! It's a great way to serve individual portions of this delicious dessert.


Uzzal Dev
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This almond flan is a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that the whole family will enjoy.


Nischal Chaudhary
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I'm not a big fan of almond desserts, but I really enjoyed this almond flan. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the texture was smooth and creamy.


TWINKLE STAR
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This almond flan is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


bryana webster
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I love the almond flavor in this flan. It's a great change from the traditional vanilla flan.


Alan Terblanche
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The almond flan was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Marwat Studio
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This almond flan was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Olaniyi Abiodun
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I made this almond flan for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Rafique Khan
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The almond flan was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would have preferred a less sugary dessert.


Cats Timeforcats
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This almond flan was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, more airy texture.


ATIK
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I'm not a big fan of flan, but this almond flan was surprisingly good. The almond flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the texture was smooth and creamy.


Reju Hussen
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The almond flan was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used a store-bought pie crust to save time, and it worked out great.


George Linkwa
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I've made this almond flan several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion, or even just a weeknight dessert.


Celestine Maruti
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This almond flan was a delight! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the almond flavor was perfectly balanced. I served it with fresh berries and whipped cream, and it was a hit with my family and friends.