Name: Orange Flan
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 11 1/2 hr (includes chilling)
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water; 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided; 8 large egg yolks; 4 whole large eggs; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons orange-flower water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Equipment: an 8-to 9-inch round ceramic or glass baking dish or metal cake pan (2 inches deep)

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Orange FlanJonny Valiant

This amazingly creamy nondairy flan has two stealth ingredients: almond milk and orange-flower water. The former adds richness but no strong almond flavor, which allows the orange juice and zest to shine. A smidgen of the latter boosts the fragrance of the fruit, but most importantly, it slips in something a little exotic that makes this dessert an absolute knockout.

Cooks' notes:

Flan can be chilled up to 1 day (before unmolding).

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