Dairy-Free Crème Caramel

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 5 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed, if possible)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350ºF.

2. 2

   To make the caramel sauce, put the sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook without stirring until the sugar is a dark, caramel color.

3. 3

   Pour the caramelized sugar into a 4-cup mold or divide between 4 individual 1-cup ramekins.

4. 4

   To make the flan, in a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolks. Then add the sugar, orange juice, and vanilla, whisking until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour the egg mixture through a fine strainer to remove any particles.

6. 6

   Pour the egg mixture on top of the caramel, dividing it equally if using multiple molds.

7. 7

   Place the mold(s) in a large roasting pan surrounded by enough boiling water to come halfway up the side of the mold(s).

8. 8

   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the mold(s) from the water bath, cool and place in refrigerator.

10. 10

    Before serving, run a knife around the inside edge of the mold(s) and invert onto a plate.