2013 World Dessert Championship Top Recipes: #8
Spiced Orange Flan with Dole Pineapple Crunch Topping
COMPETITOR: Amy Freeze

INGREDIENTS
4 | eggs | |||
1 | can | sweetened condensed milk | ||
1 | cup | whole milk | ||
Rind from 1 navel orange | ||||
Rind from 1 lemon | ||||
2 | cinnamon sticks | |||
1 | Whole Star anise | |||
1 | cup | Dole Mandarin Oranges, drained and squished | ||
1 | tsp | vanilla extract | ||
1 | tsp | orange extract | ||
2 | cups | Ritz (butter crackers) coarse ground | ||
1 | can | Dole Crushed Pineapple-drained & squeezed dry | ||
1 | tsp | cinnamon | ||
2 | Tbsp | Butter-melted |
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large saucepan combine milk, orange and lemon rind, cinnamon sticks and star anise.
Over medium heat, cook until bubbles begin to form on edges.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Strain and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk & oranges.
Gradually add spiced milk mixture, whisking well to prevent eggs from cooking. Add extracts and mix well.
Pour custard mixture into 6 ramekins.
Place ramekins in a shallow baking dish and pour heated water around ramekins to create a hot water bath.
Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until center feels firm, but still jiggles.
In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs, cinnamon and melted butter.
Add squeeze dried pineapple and toss to combine.