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Vanilla Almond Flan

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Need a make ahead dessert? I’ve got a vanilla almond flan that will impress even the toughest critics. This rich and creamy flan is flavored with vanilla and almonds and is finished off with chopped honey roasted almonds and raspberries.

Flan is a classic dessert, and this dairy free version is so good you’ll never miss the milk!

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This rich and creamy flan is flavored with vanilla and almonds and is finished off with chopped honey roasted almonds and raspberries.

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I grew up eating flan pretty regularly – my mom used to make it as a way to use up leftover eggs. This vanilla almond flan is a more modern take on the classic dessert. I’ve made a few changes that I think make it even better than the original!

This rich and creamy flan is flavored with vanilla and almonds and is finished off with chopped honey roasted almonds and raspberries.

I wanted to incorporate an almond flavor throughout the flan so I used Almond Breeze Almondmilk Cashewmilk Blend instead of cows milk.

This rich and creamy flan is flavored with vanilla and almonds and is finished off with chopped honey roasted almonds and raspberries.

The addition of the cashew makes the almondmilk extra creamy, this flan tastes as good or better than any dairy based custard that I’ve ever had.

This rich and creamy flan is flavored with vanilla and almonds and is finished off with chopped honey roasted almonds and raspberries.

How do you make almond flan?

This flan is quite simple to make, the hardest part is making the caramel which requires a pan, some sugar and a watchful eye. The caramel gets poured into a cake pan and a quick custard that’s whipped up in the blender goes on top. The beauty of this dessert is you can make it a day or two in advance and unmold it when you’re ready to eat.

This rich and creamy flan is flavored with vanilla and almonds and is finished off with chopped honey roasted almonds and raspberries.

While I love smooth and silky flan, I also love an interplay of flavors and textures, so I topped the flan with some coarsely chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted almonds and some fresh fruit. Dessert perfection if you ask me – and no one will believe that it’s dairy free!

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Vanilla Almond Flan

This rich and creamy flan is flavored with vanilla and almonds and is finished off with chopped honey roasted almonds and raspberries.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword almond flan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 130kcal
Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar divided use
  • 2 cups Almond Breeze Almondmilk Cashewmilk Blend can use regular or unsweetened
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Blue Diamond Honey Roasted almonds coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup raspberries for garnish optional
  • mint sprigs for garnish optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour 3/4 cup of sugar into a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and carefully move the pan frequently, without stirring, until it takes on a deep amber hue. Pour into the bottom of an 8 inch cake pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside to cool.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, almond milk, egg yolks, eggs, vanilla and salt to a blender and mix on lowest setting until blended.
  • Carefully pour the custard into the prepared pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Place the prepared mold in a larger rectangular pan. Pour enough hot water into the pan so that it comes halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 60 to 75 minutes until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean - flan may still jiggle a little which is fine.
  • Allow to cool completely inside the water bath then refrigerate covered at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To unmold the flan, run a thin knife along the side of pan. Gently shake to loosen. Invert a large plate over the flan and quickly invert the mold in one motion. Top with chopped almonds and raspberries. Garnish with mint if desired. Cut into wedges and serve.

Notes

Make Ahead: The flan can be made 2 days before you plan to serve it.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
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  1. Are eggs dairy or poultry? I was looking for a vegan version of flan and came across this recipe. I’d love to try it but I don’t eat eggs anymore. Any suggestions? I’ve heard tofu and agar flakes.

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    • Eggs are not vegan, and to be honest, the eggs are a big component of this recipe so I don’t think you’d be able to substitute something else.

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  3. This looks great! I need a non-dairy dessert for a Mexican-style dinner. If I would like to serve 12, can I multiply this recipe by 1.5? Should I then use a 9-in pie pan? I am nervous about making this change and still having the inversion work properly. I have never made flan before . . .

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    • I would make 2 separate flans, only because a larger amount would have to cook for longer and I’m not exactly sure how much time you’d have to add. Hope that helps!

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  4. I loved this flan! Just like my mom used to make with milk! I think I will try mixing with a whisk next time and see how it turns out. I followed the directions exactly except for forgetting to cover with foil and only having a shallow baking tray to fill with water.

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    • Oh and I added a half teaspoon of cinnamon and it wasn’t too overpowering for the natural eggy flavor. I think I might try some Kalhua liquor next time 🙂

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  6. This flan came out perfectly. The texture is flawless and so was the flavor. I didn’t even add the fruit and nuts, just basic flan. I had tried another dairy free recipe using canned coconut milk and it was nowhere near as good as this. I used my kitchen aid mixer to blend instead of a blender and it was perfect. Good luck! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. Sooooo happy to have found this. Whatever you do, do not invert onto a plate until thoroughly cooled, i kinda collapsed mine and it was still absolutely delicious 😋

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  7. This looks amazing!
    Looking at the recipe and steps, I don’t see where you would add the 1/2 cup of honey. Is this a substitute for sugar?

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    • It’s a half cup of honey roasted almonds that get sprinkled over the top, but you can omit that step and it’ll still be great!

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  21. I would never thought of making flan with almond milk and coconut milk but it’s a great idea. My husband is lactose intolerant and he would love this. I love flan also, so this could become a very popular recipe at our house.

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