Orange Blueberry Flan with Caramel and Fresh Peaches
Individual baked custard flans infused with orange juice and studded with blueberries, topped with caramel syrup, fresh peach slices, and mint. Rich, creamy texture with bright citrus notes and the contrast of juicy fruit garnish.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar, granulated
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup orange juice
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 medium peaches, pitted and sliced 1/4-inch
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- fresh mint sprigs(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and lemon juice in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches deep golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Pour hot caramel evenly into six custard cups and set aside.
- 4
Combine sugar, whipping cream, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla in bowl. Beat on high speed until frothy. Stir in blueberries.
- 5
Pour about half cup cream mixture into each custard cup.
- 6
Place custard cups in baking pan and add hot tap water around cups to one inch depth.
- 7
Bake 40-45 minutes.
- 8
Let custard cups stand in pan for ten minutes.
- 9
Invert flans onto individual serving plates and remove custard cup.
- 10
Serve with peach slices, fresh blueberries, and mint garnish if desired.
Tips
Monitor caramel closely during cooking to avoid burning; once golden brown, it darkens quickly.
Use a water bath to ensure even, gentle cooking of custard.
Do not stir caramel after it boils to prevent crystallization.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to three days.
Prepare flans through baking step; refrigerate. Invert and garnish just before serving.
Serve warm or chilled with peaches and fresh blueberries. Mint garnish optional.
Common Mistakes
Do not stir caramel after boiling to avoid crystallization and grittiness.
Do not overbake custard or it will become rubbery rather than creamy.