Best 10 Orange Flan Recipes

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Orange flan is a classic dessert that combines the vibrant citrus flavor of oranges with the creamy texture of a custard. Originating from Spain, this delectable treat has gained popularity worldwide for its delightful flavor and elegant presentation. Made with simple ingredients such as milk, eggs, sugar, and orange zest, this dessert offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. Orange flan can be prepared in a variety of ways, including baked, steamed, or chilled, each method resulting in a unique texture and flavor experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect orange flan, ensuring a delightful and memorable dessert experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FLAN DE NARANJA (ORANGE FLAN)



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This Mexican flan had a lovely orange flavor. It is easy to make and always enjoyed by my friends and family!

Provided by AnaMaría

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon water
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Fill a baking dish half way with hot water for the water bath.
  • Heat sugar and water in a heavy-based saucepan over medium-low heat; constantly swirl the sugar mixture in the pan until sugar dissolves and turns into a golden-brown caramel syrup, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully, as sugar burns easily. Pour melted caramel into a shallow baking dish and gently tilt dish to coat the bottom with caramel.
  • Mix egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk, orange juice, and orange zest in a large oven-safe bowl; gently pour custard over caramel in baking dish. Cover the flan with foil to prevent a skin forming on top, if you like.
  • Set bowl into the water bath and bake in the preheated oven until until flan has set but still jiggles slightly when moved, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Allow flan to cool to room temperature, then remove foil, and place flan in the fridge to chill, about 2 hours.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen from dish; turn flan onto a rimmed serving plate to release custard and let caramel sauce flow over the flan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 119.8 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

ORANGE FLAN



Orange Flan image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon, zested
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch salt
1 cup caramel, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl whisk the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together, then add zest, orange juice, heavy cream, and salt, and whisk to combine. Strain the mixture and fill caramelized lined ramekins. Put ramekins in hot water bath and bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until firm.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  • Caramel:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Put the sugar and water in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer without stirring. Cover the saucepan with a lid for 2 minutes, them remove and simmer until mixture is an amber color. Pour caramel into ramekins to cover the bottom, and swirl to coat 1/3 up the sides of ramekins.
  • Yield: enough to coat 4 to 6 ramekins

RICH ORANGE FLAN



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A classic Mexican dessert takes on a citrus edge in this simple yet elegant version.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons boiling water
6 eggs
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons finely grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
Spun sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spread sugar evenly over bottom of heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns light caramel color. Add 3 tablespoons boiling water, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into ungreased quiche dish or 10-inch glass deep-dish pie pan or 8-inch (2-quart) square baking dish . Tilt to evenly cover bottom; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly blended. Pour over caramelized sugar. Place baking dish in large pan (broiler pan). Pour 1 inch hot water into broiler pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until mixture is almost set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour; refrigerate 1 hour. Run knife around outside edge to loosen; turn upside down onto 12-inch round serving plate with raised sides to hold liquid. Garnish with spun sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE-ALMOND FLAN



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No dish is as Spanish as a creamy flan. But the version from the cookbook Ana Benarroch de Bensadón is made with oranges, almonds and sugar, with no cream or condensed milk that would keep it from sharing a kosher table with meat dishes.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups granulated sugar
8 large egg yolks
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds, finely ground, or 1 cup finely ground almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar with 1/4 cup water. Stir until completely dissolved. Place pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until syrup begins to bubble. Stop stirring and allow pan to sit until syrup begins to turn golden at edges, brushing down any sugar crystals with a brush dipped in cold water. Occasionally rotate pan to mix syrup without stirring it, then replace over heat. Continue doing this until syrup is evenly golden brown. Pour caramel into an 8-inch round flan mold or cake pan, or 10 to 12 3-inch fluted molds, tilting to spread caramel evenly along bottom. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together remaining 2 cups sugar with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool until lukewarm.
  • Whisk together yolks and whole eggs until blended, then pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Add orange zest, orange juice and ground almonds. Whisk in sugar syrup. Pour into caramel-lined mold or molds, filling to just below rim. Cover mold or molds tightly with foil.
  • Place mold or molds into a larger pan. Pour enough hot water into large pan to reach halfway up side of flan mold. Bake until a knife inserted halfway into flan comes out clean, 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on type of pan and oven used.
  • Allow flan to cool, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, warm base of pan by dipping it briefly in a pan of hot water. Invert onto a plate, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 378, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 38 milligrams, Sugar 62 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FLAN DE NARANJA/ORANGE FLAN



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My (among other students) biggest issue with making the flan is over cooking. Flan is suppose to be a custard. When you over cook it the batter will start to cross over to the texture of a cake, with air holes etc. When checking for doneness, Chef (my instructor), said the custard should jiggle like jello not wave like water. I over cooked my maybe by 10 minutes so I would suggest to start checking around the 20-30 minute mark. I would also suggest using Grand Mariner instead of OJ, yumm. Discloser: Chef is from West Texas, born and raised. He is married to a Mexican woman and says this recipe is not the best flan recipe out there. Again I am just sharing my recipes from culinary school and maybe one day when I find the perfect flan recipe I'll add it.

Provided by Commis_Chef

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup blanched almond
1/4 cup sugar
1 orange, zest of, Finely grated
4 eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • Make Caramel, melt 1/2 cup sugar, water, lemon juice, cayenne over low heat 8-10 minutes without stirring. Gently tilt pan off heat to distribute color evenly as sugar caramelizes. When Sugar reaches a uniform color golden brown/light amber immediately remove from heat.
  • Pour caramel into 4 individual custard cups, tip the molds side to side until there is an even coating of caramel over the bottom and half up sides.
  • Grind almonds in food processor.
  • Add remaining sugar, zest, eggs. Process until smooth.
  • Add cream and OJ, process to mix.
  • Let the froth subside before pouring into cups.
  • Bake in water bath, covered until flan is set. Test by inserting blade of knife into the center of the custard. If it comes out clean -- done.
  • Set aside to cool before unmolding.

ORANGE-ALMOND FLAN



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I adapted this from the New York Times. It's Kosher for passover if you keep a kosher kitchen as it doesn't have dairy. Very similar to a pineapple flan popular in the Caribbean that I'll have to post sometime. You can make this in 10 to 12 individual ramekins if you prefer.

Provided by MarielC

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups granulated sugar
8 large egg yolks
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3/4 cup whole blanched almonds or 1 cup almonds, finely ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small heavy skillet (preferably non-stick) without stirring, heat 1 cup of the sugar over medium heat until it begins to melt. Cook and stir for 4 or 5 minutes or until the sugar turns a rich brown. Be careful not to burn. Remove skillet from heat and immediately pour caramelized sugar into an 8-inch round flan mold, cake pan, or casserole dish. Holding dish with pot holders, quickly rotate dish so that the sugar coats the bottom and sides evenly. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together remaining 2 cups sugar with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool until lukewarm.
  • Whisk together yolks and whole eggs until blended, then pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Add orange zest, orange juice and ground almonds. Whisk in sugar syrup. Pour into caramel-lined mold, filling to just below rim. Cover mold tightly with foil.
  • Place mold into a larger pan. Pour enough hot water into large pan to reach halfway up side of flan mold. Bake until a knife inserted halfway into flan comes out clean, 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on type of pan and oven used. Do not over bake.
  • Allow flan to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, warm base of pan by dipping it briefly in a pan of hot water. Invert onto a plate, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.9, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 315.5, Sodium 47.2, Carbohydrate 81.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 77.8, Protein 9

BLOOD ORANGE FLAN



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Winter is the time for citrus fruits - tangerines, clementines, grapefruit and oranges. The most exciting orange variety may well be the blood orange. Well known in the Mediterranean, blood oranges are now grown in California and Florida as well. The ruby red juice has great visual appeal. In this flan, the burnt sugar caramel helps balance their sweet, somewhat tropical flavor.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons blood orange juice, from about 1/2 orange
2 cups half-and-half
1 wide strip lemon peel, removed with a peeler
2 wide strips blood orange peel, removed with a peeler
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
6 cardamom pods, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 cup sugar
2 drops pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup blood orange juice, from 2 to 3 medium oranges
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup blood orange juice, from 2 to 3 medium oranges

Steps:

  • Make the caramel layer: Have ready 6 four-ounce ramekins. Put sugar and 1/2 cup water in a wide saucepan over medium-high heat. Let mixture simmer without stirring until water has evaporated and sugar begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Shake pan and continue cooking until sugar is quite brown and beginning to burn. Off heat, carefully add 2 tablespoons blood orange juice. Stir with long-handled spoon to incorporate, then pour or spoon some of the caramel into bottom of each ramekin, dividing evenly. Caramel should set. (This can be done several hours ahead.)
  • Make the custard: Warm the half-and-half over medium heat in a saucepan until hot but not boiling. Add lemon peel, orange peel, coriander seeds, cardamom pods and fennel seeds. Add sugar and vanilla extract and stir to dissolve. Turn off heat and let mixture steep for at least 15 minutes. Whisk in blood orange juice.
  • Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Temper the eggs by slowly whisking 1 cup of warm half-and-half mixture into the mixing bowl. Pour contents of mixing bowl back into the saucepan and combine with remaining half-and-half. Strain into a wide-mouth pitcher with spout.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour strained custard mixture into prepared ramekins, filling each to the top. Place ramekins in a roasting pan in a single layer and add hot water to the pan to reach halfway up sides of ramekins. Cover pan with foil and bake until custards have set, 30 to 45 minutes. To test custards, insert a paring knife. It should come out clean, and custard should not be wiggly. Remove from pan and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate ramekins, covered with plastic wrap, for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Make the blood orange caramel sauce (if desired): Simmer sugar and 1/2 cup water in a wide saucepan over medium heat. When water has evaporated and sugar begins to brown, swirl pan until caramel is very dark, almost burned. Off heat, carefully add 1/2 cup blood orange juice and stir well to dissolve caramel. Pour sauce into a serving pitcher. Cover and leave at room temperature until you are ready to serve (or chill if you are leaving it overnight).
  • Remove ramekins from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. To serve, run a small knife around the inside edge of each ramekin to loosen custard. Invert ramekin over a shallow soup bowl or dessert plate. Carefully remove ramekin to reveal a custard topped with a caramel layer. Serve with blood orange caramel sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 358, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 70 milligrams, Sugar 57 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ORANGE-COFFEE FLAN



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Make and share this Orange-Coffee Flan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup sugar
orange zest (1 wide strip, very thinly sliced)
4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
5 large eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 t ground cinnamon
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it begins to melt.
  • Cook, swirling the pan but not stirring, until deep amber, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the orange zest and cook 30 seconds.
  • Pour into a 9-inch round cake pan tilt to coat.
  • Let harden, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Dissolve the espresso powder in 1 T warm water in a large bowl.
  • Whisk in the eggs.
  • Add the sweetened condensed mil, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon and 1/8 t salt whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the cake pan.
  • Loosely cover the cake pan with foil (do not let the foil touch the custard).
  • Line a roasting pan with a kitchen towel and set the cake pan on top.
  • Transfer to the oven and fill the roasting pan with hot water, about halfway up the side of the cake pan.
  • Bake until the flan is set but still wobbly in the center, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 1 hour, 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the water bath, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the water, cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 8 hours.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the flan; let sit 20 minutes.
  • Invert the flan onto a rimmed plate and unmold, letting the caramel drip out.
  • Cut into wedges.

FLAN DE NARANJA (ORANGE CUSTARD)



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From "Flavors of Paraguay, A Cookbook, 101 Authentic Paraguayan Recipes" written and edited by Lynn Van Houten.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pint milk
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar (or Splenda equivalent)
2 oranges
1 tablespoon brown sugar (to taste)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch ground cinnamon, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat milk, over low heat, in a small saucepan on the back burner and keep warm until ready to use.
  • In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch; slowly whisk in a little of the hot milk to temper the eggs.
  • Pour egg mixture into warm milk and stir constantly until thickened a bit (flan will thicken while it is chilling in the refrigerator).
  • While the custard cools, peel oranges and divide them into sections: place into a serving bowl or mold; sprinkle oranges liberally with brown sugar (I stir and crush them a little to release some of the juice).
  • Pour cooled custard over oranges; sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Chill, in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, loosen carefully from sides, invert onto a plate, and serve.

ORANGE FLAN CAKES



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No frosting is needed. Rich caramel and sweet custard layers bake with this Spanish-inspired easy-mix orange flavored cake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 egg yolks
2 whole eggs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3 whole eggs

Steps:

  • In 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat caramel ingredients to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Cook without stirring 13 to 18 minutes or until sugar turns golden brown in color and is caramelized. Into 2 ungreased 9-inch round cake pans (do not use dark or nonstick pans), quickly pour caramelized sugar and immediately tilt pans so sugar covers bottoms; set aside.
  • Fill shallow pan half full with water; place on lowest oven rack. Place second oven rack in middle position. Heat oven to 325°F.
  • In medium bowl, beat flan ingredients with whisk or fork until blended. Pour milk mixture over caramelized sugar in each pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spoon mixture evenly over milk mixture in pans.
  • Bake cakes on middle rack 44 to 52 minutes or until cakes spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool 30 minutes; run knife or spatula around edges of pans. Place serving plate upside down on each pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pans over cakes 1 minute so caramel can drizzle over cakes. Serve warm or cold. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right oranges. Use navel oranges for a sweeter flavor and fewer seeds. Clementines or tangerines can also be used, but they will have a tarter flavor.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. This will release the flavorful oils from the peel and give your flan a more intense orange flavor.
  • Use whole milk and heavy cream. This will give your flan a richer, creamier texture.
  • Don't overcook the flan. The custard should be set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Overcooked flan will be rubbery and tough.
  • Let the flan cool completely before serving. This will allow it to set properly and develop its full flavor.
  • Serve the flan with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include whipped cream, fresh berries, and caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Orange flan is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. With its creamy texture, tangy orange flavor, and beautiful presentation, it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give orange flan a try. You won't be disappointed!

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