Flan Au Citron (Lemon Flan)

"Flan au citron (Lemon Flan) is a traditional Beninese recipe for a classic sweet custard-based flan flavoured with lemon zest that's cooked until set in a double boiler. Did not include cooling time and I am unsure of the servings. Found online and Posted for ZWT."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
7
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat together 3 tbsp sugar and 3 tbsp water until golden brown. Pour into a well-buttered flan mould.
  • Beat the eggs with the remaining 3 tbsp sugar until thickened, then add the 100g sugar along with the milk, cornflour and lemon zest.
  • Mix well and pour into the flan mould.
  • Cook in a bain-marie for 45 minutes until the flan thickens and sets. Allow to cool completely then serve.

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<p>I am a trained chef, but my career has taken a back seat to my family and my sanity. I do work part time as a pastry chef/prep cook/expo at a small restaurant. It's really nice to work part time and do something I love.</p> <p>I have a&nbsp;five year old son, a newborn baby girl (as of 2013)&nbsp;and have been married for&nbsp;8 years. <br /><br /><br /></p>
 
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