Citrus Bliss Flan

1. Prepare Citrus Juice Mixture

Pour the fresh citrus juice and sugar into a saucepan. Heat the mixture gently, stirring continuously until the sugar fully dissolves. Once dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside to cool slightly.

2. Prepare Egg Mixture

In a large bowl, lightly beat the two eggs and ten egg yolks together using a fork. Gradually pour the warm citrus juice into the egg mixture, beating continuously to ensure that the eggs do not curdle. This gradual addition helps to temper the eggs, creating a smooth and uniform custard base.

3. Prepare Ramekins

Ladle the egg mixture into eight 6-ounce ramekins. Arrange the ramekins in a large shallow baking pan. Carefully pour boiling water into the pan, ensuring the water reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. This water bath, or bain-marie, helps the custard cook evenly and prevents it from cracking.

4. Bake Flan

Preheat your oven to 300°F. Place the baking pan with the ramekins into the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. The low temperature and the moist heat from the water bath ensure that the custard sets without forming bubbles, resulting in a silky texture. The custard is ready when it is firm but still jiggles slightly in the center.

5. Cool and Chill

Remove the ramekins from the baking pan and let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover each ramekin and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the custard to fully set.