Valentine Berry Flan Recipes

FRESH FRUIT FLAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-by-15 inch jelly roll pan.
• For the crust, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda into a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, cream together white and confectioners' sugars, butter, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients. Blend well. Spread the dough evenly on the bottom of the greased pan. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• For the filling, cream together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread over the cooled crust. Arrange the fruit on the cream cheese filling and refrigerate.
• For the glaze, mix together the sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Whisk in the water, orange juice, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil gently for one minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
• Spoon or brush the glaze evenly over the fruit. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

VALENTINE BERRY FLAN

Steps:

• CRUST: Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Combine flour and icing sugar. Cream butter and gradually blend in flour mixture. Work with hands to form a smooth dough. Press evenly on bottom and sides of a 9-inch fluted pan with removeable bottom. Prick with a fork and chill 15 minutes.
• Bake for 7-10 minutes or until light golden. Cool thoroughly in pan on rack.
• FILLING:.
• Beat cream cheese, icing sugar and vanillla together until smooth. Whip cream until stiff peaks form and fold into cheese mixture. Spread evenly in a baked crust and cover attractively with fruit, making a heart shape.
• GLAZE:
• In a small saucepan on medium, heat jam and lemon juice to boiling. Remove from heat. Cool slightly. Pour evenly over flan.
• Let cool completely.
• NOTE: Freezing is not recommended. Serve flan immediately at room temperature for a maximum flavor.
• Great throught the year! Try different fruits to match the season - fresh or canned; grapes, apricots, blueberries, mandarins, kiwi, pineapple, blackberries, etc.

SPANISH FLAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt sugar until liquefied and golden in color. Carefully pour hot syrup into a 9 inch round glass baking dish, turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs. Beat in condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour egg mixture into baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in preheated oven 60 minutes. Let cool completely.
• To serve, carefully invert on serving plate with edges when completely cool.