Light Orange and Milk Flan - copper-free recipe

[Recipe] Light Orange and Milk Flan [/Recipe]

📅 Published on 02/08/2025

👩🍳 Difficulty : Easy

⏱️ Preparation time : 10 min

🔥 Cooking time : 30 min

🍽️ Servings : 4 people

💡 Why this recipe?

This light orange and milk flan is a fresh, fragrant and low-copper dessert, perfect for people with Wilson's disease . The combination of creamy milk and orange zest brings a naturally fruity sweetness.

Ingredients

✅ For the flan

500 ml of milk
2 eggs
50 g caster sugar
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
The zest of an untreated orange
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

🍊 1. Prepare the flan mixture

In a saucepan, heat the milk with the orange zest and vanilla over low heat for 5 minutes .
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until frothy.
Add the cornstarch and mix well.

🔥 2. Cooking the flan

Remove the milk from the heat and strain to remove the zest.
Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while stirring.
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes , until the mixture thickens slightly.

🍽️ 3. Baking

Pour the mixture into individual ramekins.
Bake at 160°C in a bain-marie for 30 minutes , until the flans are set.
Allow to cool to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

Compatible accompaniments

🍯 A drizzle of honey : For an extra sweet touch.

🍊 A few orange segments : For an even fruitier effect.

Tips and alternatives

✅ Refined sugar-free version : Replace sugar with honey or agave syrup.

✅ Adding flavors : A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg will enhance the aroma of the orange.

✅ Lighter texture : Replace some of the milk with almond milk for a milder variation.

Enjoy your meal! 🍽️✨