Classic Honey Flan

Flan is a delicious custard dessert enjoyed throughout the world. End a special meal with this treat.

73kcal per serving
8 gprotein
7 gcarbohydrates
1 gfat
4servings (1/2 cup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 325 °F.
  3. Place saucepan with water on stove over medium-high heat and allow to come to a boil.
  4. Spray four ovenproof custard cups with vegetable oil spray.
  5. 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.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of honey and cinnamon, and mix to blend.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Classic Honey Flan?

One serving has 73 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1/2 cup each).

How much protein is in Classic Honey Flan?

8 g of protein per serving, with 7 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat.

What do I need to make Classic Honey Flan?

8 ingredients: 1 egg (large, whole), 1/2 cup egg substitute, 2 2 sprays of vegetable oil spray (non-stick), 1 1/2 cups milk (fat-free), 1/4 tablespoon honey* and 1 teaspoon vanilla ….