Pineapple Passionfruit Flans

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"Flan is a favorite Latin dessert. For easy unmolding, try dipping the base of the ramekins in hot water for 30 seconds.. For effortless entertaining, these can be prepared the day before, without unmoulding."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup pineapple, passionfruit juice concentrate divided
• 2 eggs
• 2⁄3 cup sweetened condensed milk (1/2 can)
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F Place sugar and 1/4 cup juice in a heavy saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to a boil, wiithout stirring, over medium-high heat until mixture caramelizes to a golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Carefuly pour caramel into eight 3 oz. ramekins, swirling dishes to completely coat bottoms. Place ramekins in a roasting pan.
2. Whisk together eggs, remaining 1/2 cup juice, condensed milk, milk and vanilla until smooth. Divide mixture between ramekins. Carefully place roasting pan in oven and add enough hot water to roasting pan until it comes halfway up the side of ramekins. Bake uncovered until set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 60 minutes.
3. Let cool; cover and refrigerate overnight. To serve, run a paring knife around the edge of each ramekin and carefully invert onto a plate.