valencia orange flan

February 9th, 2010

You possibly will not accept that you can lose weight while on a diet plan which includes valencia orange flan but it is possible. It is crucial to not eat valencia orange flan or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself high calorie food once per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1400 to 2000 calories each day, and then one day, I eat what I please – without going crazy of course.

I have been eating like this for the last few weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet food. I have simply been careful of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I want one day a week.

I also find it is helpful if you have a little support when trying to lose weight and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have many tools to enable you to monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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Valencia Orange Flan

Source: Country Living

Called the national dessert of Spain, flan provides a creamy, delicate conclusion to a meal. For a large crowd, you’ll need to double the recipe and use two pans.

Serves 8

Caramel
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

Flan
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
4 strips orange zest, colored part only, about 2 inches long
12 extra-large egg yolks
1/4 cup orange liqueur
Mint sprigs (optional)

Prepare Caramel: In a heavy medium-sized skillet, combine sugar and orange juice. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. When boiling process begins, stop stirring. Holding handle of pan, gently tilt the skillet off the heat to distribute color evenly as sugar caramelizes. When sugar reaches a uniform amber color, pour into a heat-proof 10-inch pie plate.

Prepare Flan: Place a shallow baking pan in the lower third of oven and add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large heavy saucepan, combine half-and-half, heavy cream, sugar, and orange zest; bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally. In large bowl, beat egg yolks. Blend 1 cup of cream mixture into the yolks. Stir egg-yolk mixture back into saucepan and heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in liqueur. Pour into prepared pie plate and place in the baking pan partly filled with water in the oven.

Bake uncovered 1 1/2 hours or until knife blade inserted in center comes out clean. Remove flan and water bath from oven; cool on a rack, cover, and refrigerate 4 to 5 hours.

To serve, run a knife blade around the edge of the flan, then carefully invert it onto a rimmed serving plate. Allow a moment for the caramel to drip onto the flan. Carefully lift pie plate. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition information per serving: 548 calories, 7.4 g protein, 35.7 g fat, 45 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 64 mg sodium, 430 mg cholesterol

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