1653. Saffron Baked Custard

This is essentially a creme caramel, but without the burnt sugar and not inverted. It is a saffron-infused custard flan baked in a water bath to yield the most satiny-silky result.

Very popular in the Arab Gulf region during Ramadan, its cooling and comforting properties make it an almost five ingredient dessert wonder.

Ingredients:

2 cups powder milk

5 eggs

1 can sweet condensed milk

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup thick cream

1 full tsp saffron

5 cups water

Method:

Blend everything together and pour into a deep oven-safe dish.

Please the dish in a larger one, and pour enough water in the bigger dish to come about half-way the custard dish.

Bake in preheated 350F oven for 1 hour. It will still be jiggly in the middle but will set as it cools.

When cooled to room temperature, transfer to the refrigerator and let chill overnight. Serve chilled.

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