Classic Honey Flan
Flan is a delicious custard dessert enjoyed throughout the world. End a special meal with this treat.
Ingredients
- 1 egg (large, whole) nutrition facts
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 2 2 sprays of vegetable oil spray (non-stick)
- 1 1/2 cups milk (fat-free) nutrition facts
- 1/4 tablespoon honey* nutrition facts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 73 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 7 g | |
| Added sugars | 1 g | 2% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 2 µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 145 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 5% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
MyPlate food groups per serving
- Protein Foods: 1 ounces
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 325 °F.
- Place saucepan with water on stove over medium-high heat and allow to come to a boil.
- Spray four ovenproof custard cups with vegetable oil spray.
- Combine the whole egg, egg substitute, milk, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of honey, grated lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat until mixed but not foamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of honey and cinnamon, and mix to blend.
- Place the custard cups in a baking dish large enough to accommodate them, plus the water bath. Spoon 1/2 tablespoon of honey and cinnamon into each custard cup. Divide the egg mixture equally into each custard cup.
- Place the baking dish on the rack in the middle of the oven and pour the boiling water into the baking dish to a depth of 1 inch, taking care not to let the water splash the flan. Bake for 45 minutes or until the knife blade comes out clean when inserted.
- Serve warm or cold. Before serving, loosen the edges with a knife or spatula and invert onto individual dessert plates.
Notes
* Children under the age of one should not consume honey. Learn more about: Lemons
Source
Delicious Heart Healthy Latino Recipes US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/classic-honey-flan, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.