Lemon Flan
Origin: Madrid, Spain
Source: Anonymous, 1920
Ingredients
- 1 cuartillo milk
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 10 whole egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
- Heat the milk until it comes to a boil, then let it cool completely. Once cooled, stir in the grated lemon zest and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks thoroughly until very light and well-incorporated. Add the flour one tablespoon at a time while beating constantly, continuing to beat until the mixture is very fine and smooth.
- Combine the milk mixture with the egg yolk mixture, stirring well and always in the same direction. Prepare a mold by coating it with caramelized sugar (burned sugar).
- Pour the custard into the prepared mold and cook it in a bain-marie (water bath). Once cooked, place the mold briefly in the oven to brown the top.