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Classic Honey Flan

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Makes: 4 servings

Flan is a delicious custard dessert enjoyed throughout the world. End a special meal with this treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 2 sprays of non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
  • 7 tablespoons honey*, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  3. Place saucepan with water on stove over medium-high heat and allow to come to a boil.
  4. Spray four ovenproof custard cups with vegetable oil spray.
  5. Combine the whole egg, egg substitute, milk, 5 tablespoons of honey, grated lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat until mixed but not foamy.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of honey and cinnamon, and mix to blend.
  7. Place the custard cups in a baking dish large enough to accommodate them, plus the water bath. Spoon 1/2 tablespoon of honey and cinnamon into each custard cup. Divide the egg mixture equally into each custard cup.
  8. Place the baking dish on the rack in the middle of the oven and pour the boiling water into the baking dish to a depth of 1 inch, taking care not to let the water splash the flan. Bake for 45 minutes or until the knife blade comes out clean when inserted.
  9. Serve warm or cold. Before serving, loosen the edges with a knife or spatula and invert onto individual dessert plates.

Notes

* Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

Learn more about:

Source:

Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 175
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 54 mg
Sodium 115 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 34 g
Added Sugars included 29 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 154 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 255 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 175
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 54 mg
Carbohydrates 35 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 34 g
Added Sugars included 29 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 154 mg
Potassium 255 mg
Sodium 115 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 18 mg
Phosphorus 144 mg
Selenium 18 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 84 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.8 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 0 mcg
Folate 16 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 60 mg

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