Story: Flan-tastic Flavors on a Budget
Episode: 9
Presenter: Caroline Taylor
Air Date: 13th August

Caroline fills the winter air with a zest to keep the warmth alive - A citrus twist on the humble flan.

RECIPE

Orange, cardamom custard tart

Ingredients

• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup sugar (1/2 cup in the custard, 1/4 cup sugar for caramel)
• 3 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup orange juice
• Rind of 1 orange

Method

1. Set Oven to 170c
2. Heat cream, milk, rind of 1 orange, sugar + bring to near boil.
3. Whisk eggs with ½ sugar
4. Pour milk onto eggs, strain and pour into bowls.
5. Cook 30 min in water bath in the oven.
6. Cool. Place a slice of skinned orange on top.
7. Caramelise remaining sugar and when dark take off heat. Then stir through orange juice when cool pour on top of custard
8. Serve!