Flan is a versatile dessert, capable of pleasing even the most demanding palates. For this reason, in this article, we propose an elegant and exquisite recipe, designed for these holidays: honey and walnut flan. Whether at Christmas or New Year’s Eve, you will show off to your guests.
This sweet is inspired by the spirit of these holidays, due to its elegant presentation and the sensory experience it produces. A honey cheese with a contrast of textures: creamy interior thanks to the egg and cheese and with a crunchy coating of caramelized walnuts. Flavor? Unforgettable: Sweetly boosted by nuts and honey, but balanced by lemon and cheese. To close with a flourish, a touch of rum (white rum or aged rum) or amaretto.
This innovative yet traditional flan with honey can be the star of your table this holiday season. I assure you that it will be a magnificent gastronomic experience to cross the threshold of the end of the year.
Ingredients to make Honey Flan with Walnuts:
- For the flan:
- 4 eggs
- 6 tablespoons honey (preferably lemon)
- 1 can of condensed milk
- 3 cans of whole milk (you can also use evaporated milk)
- 100 grams of ground walnuts
- 150 grams of fresh cheese
- For the caramel:
- 200 grams of sugar (1 cup)
- 4 tablespoons of water
- 5 drops of lemon juice
- For decoration:
- 50 grams of walnuts
How to make Honey Flan with Walnuts:
- Order the work table with all the necessary elements for this preparation.
- Separate the white from the yolks, pour it into a bowl. Whip the egg whites until Booking.
- Use another bowl to mix the yolks, honey and the two types of milk.
- Add the shredded fresh cheese to the mixture. Stir very well until the content is homogeneous.
- Add the egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks using enveloping movements, and reserve the honey flan.
- Trick: Do it carefully and patiently, so it won’t lose fluffiness.
- Prepare the liquid caramel with the sugar, the lemon drops and 4 tablespoons of water. Use a saucepan, mold or the flan itself. Heat over medium-high heat. The caramel will be ready when it looks golden. Spread the caramel all over the inside of the container and let it cool to room temperature. Then pour the mixture of the honey cheese into the flanera or container.
- Prepare a bain-marie and place the flanera inside. She cooks the flan with honey for an hour and a half. Before reaching the expected time, prick it with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, the flan is ready, otherwise, continue cooking it until the test passes.
- Unmold the honey cheese. When decorating, use sugared walnuts and ground walnuts. You can add a touch of honey to the topping if you want too
- This honey flan with walnuts is an elegant, exquisite, fragrant dessert… without a doubt, a protagonist for the Christmas and New Year’s table. Although surely it will leave you very well in any special celebration
