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Matcha Flan Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Matcha Flan recipe offers a delicious twist on the classic creamy custard dessert by infusing it with earthy, vibrant matcha green tea powder. A caramel base adds a rich sweetness balanced perfectly with the smooth, delicate matcha-flavored custard. Perfect for an elegant dessert that’s both visually stunning and full of unique flavor.

Ingredients

Caramel

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp water

Flan Custard

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 tbsp Aiya culinary grade matcha powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the flan.
  2. Prepare ramekins: Grease five 4-inch diameter ramekins with butter, cooking spray, or vegetable oil to prevent sticking and ease unmolding later.
  3. Make caramel: Combine 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, allowing the sugar to melt and turn a dark brown caramel color (about 5-10 minutes). Quickly pour the caramel into the greased ramekins to coat the bottom. Set aside to harden.
  4. Mix eggs and sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, and 1/3 cup sugar until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.
  5. Prepare matcha milk: In another saucepan, whisk 1 2/3 cups whole milk with 1 tablespoon culinary grade matcha powder to avoid clumps. Heat over medium until warm while continuously whisking. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste. Ensure mixture is well blended.
  6. Temper eggs: Slowly add about 1/4 cup of the warm matcha milk mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, whisking constantly to gently raise the temperature of the eggs and prevent curdling. Then combine this tempered egg mixture back into the matcha milk in the saucepan, whisking thoroughly.
  7. Fill ramekins and bake: Evenly divide the custard mixture into the caramel-lined ramekins. Place ramekins in a water bath (a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up the side of the ramekins). Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or just set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Cool flan: Remove ramekins from the oven and water bath. Let cool for 1 hour at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to fully set and chill.
  9. Serve: Just before serving, run a small knife around the edges of each flan to loosen. Invert ramekins onto serving plates to unmold the flan. Optionally serve with fresh fruit for added brightness.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade matcha for the best flavor and smooth texture.
  • Tempering eggs is crucial to avoid scrambled eggs in your custard.
  • Ensure the water bath is properly filled but water does not spill into the custard.
  • Let flan chill completely to develop the perfect creamy texture before unmolding.
  • Fresh fruit such as berries or citrus segments pairs beautifully with the earthy matcha flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/matcha-flan-recipe/