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Sunshine Citrus & Cinnamon Flan

Sunshine Citrus & Cinnamon Flan

This sunshine citrus & cinnamon flan is creamy, silky smooth, and full of bright lemon flavor with a cozy touch of cinnamon. A simple make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any special occasion!
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PREP: 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
TOTAL: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon avoid white pith
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon for dusting
  • Shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon sticks. Heat over medium until steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. Slowly pour ½ cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Return the tempered egg mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until thickened (5–7 minutes). Remove cinnamon sticks.
  5. Pour custard into lightly greased ramekins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  6. Unmold onto serving plates. Dust with ground cinnamon and sprinkle shredded coconut. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Let the milk mixture steep fully for maximum flavor.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight works best.
  • For a SWEETER variation, replace lemon zest with orange zest!
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