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Lavender Flan Recipe

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Ingredients

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled & quartered .
2 tbsps water .
1 tbsp sliced fresh lavender, crumbled or 1 1/2 tsps dried lavender, crumbled .
Caramel .
2 c whole milk .
2 egg yolks .
Garnish .
3-4 drops fresh lemon juice .
6 fresh mint leaves .
3 eggs .
2/3 c sugar .
1/2 c sugar .
Custard

Directions

Step #1 To make the custard: Combine the milk, 1/4 c of the sugar, & the lavender in a medium saucepan & bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step #2 Remove from heat & let sit for at least 30 mins.
Step #3 Combine the eggs, egg yolks, & remaining 1/4 c sugar in a medium bowl & beat until light & frothy.
Step #4 Gradually add half the boiled milk mixture, stirring constantly.
Step #5 Gradually add the yolk mixture back to the milk mixture in the pan, stirring constantly.
Step #6 Strain the custard into a clean container & let cool to about room temp.
Step #7 Cover up & put in the fridge overnight.
Step #8 (This may be done 1 day in advance.
Step #9 ).
Step #10 To make the caramel: lightly oil six 4-oz ramekins or custard c.
Step #11 Combine all the caramel ingredients in a small pan.
Step #12 Cook over med-heat/flame, stirring every once in awhile, until the sugar turns a light amber color, about 10 to 12 mins.
Step #13 Pour an 1/8-inch layer of caramel into the bottom of each prepared ramekin or custard c.
Step #14 To make flans: Preheat the oven to 325°F Place the ramekins or c in a deep baking pan.
Step #15 Carefully pour the custard into the ramekins or c.
Step #16 Add warm water halfway up the sides of the ramekins or c.
Step #17 Bake for 25 to 30 mins, or until the edges have set & a nickel-sized spot in the center jiggles slightly when a flan is shaken.
Step #18 Remove the baking pan from the oven & remove the flans from the baking pan.
Step #19 Let cool completely.
Step #20 Place in the fridge at least 6 hrs or over night.
Step #21 Tip each flan out of the ramekin or c onto a dessert plate & garnish with strawberries & mint.
Enjoy the Lavender Flan recipe