Honey, Almond and Orange Flan
Pastry is very high in calories, but this pudding's unusual flan case is made out of almonds and dried dates bound together with honey - the most ancient of all sweeteners. It is based on a traditional Arabic recipe and is very easy to make, provided you have a blender or food processor.
Ingredients
- 8 oz unblanched almonds
- 6 oz dried dates
- 3 tablespoons honey
for the filling
- 4 large oranges
- 1 lb fromage frais
Instructions
- Put the almonds in a food processor or blender and process them until almost smooth. Add the dates and blend again until they are finely chopped. Pour in the honey and process thoroughly once again.
- Press the mixture into an 8 in (200 mm) flan dish and put in the refrigerator while making the filling.
- Finely grate the rind of 2 oranges and add to the fromage frais. Peel all the oranges, removing the white pith, and cut across the core into slices.
- Spread half the fromage frais over the base of the flan. Cover with most of the orange slices and top with the remaining fromage frais, spreading it evenly.
- Finally, arrange the reserved orange slices on top and chill until ready to serve.
Calories: 427 kcal
Carbohydrates: 39 g
Protein: 15 g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg
Sodium: 634 mg
Potassium: 497 mg
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 29 g
Vitamin A: 389 IU
Vitamin C: 35 mg
Calcium: 389 mg
Iron: 2 mg