Orange-Cardamom Latin Flan

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2014

This cousin to Spanish-style flan and crème caramel boasts a dense, sweet profile and rich toffee-like flavor. Orange zest and ground cardamom brighten up the custard.

SERVES 8 to 10

TIME 2 hours, plus 12 hours cooling and chilling

Orange-Cardamom Latin Flan

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Flan is a popular dessert that can be found throughout Latin America and has countless variations. Latin American flan should be a dense but creamy custard, but the high-protein canned milks that some recipes call for can make it rubbery. I...

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