Flan Au Citron (Lemon Flan)

Submitted by Chef Jean

"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."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 100 g sugar
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 4 eggs
• 700 ml milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 lemon, zest of

directions

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