Orange Dreamsicle Flan with Vanilla Cream Drizzle

For the Flan: * 5 large eggs * 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar * 1 cup heavy cream * 1 cup whole milk * 1/2 cup orange juice * 2 teaspoons orange zest * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * Pinch of salt For the Thin Vanilla Cream Drizzle: * 1/2 cup heavy cream * 1 tablespoon powdered sugar * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions: Make the Flan: * Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). * Whisk wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined and pale yellow. Gradually whisk in heavy cream, milk, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and salt. * Strain and bake: Strain the mixture into a 9-inch round baking dish. Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. * Cool and chill: Remove from the water bath and let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.

Make the Thin Vanilla Cream Drizzle: * Chill a bowl: Place a small metal bowl in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. * Whip the cream: Remove the chilled bowl from the freezer. Pour in the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. * Whip to soft peaks: Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat the cream on high speed until soft peaks form. * Thin the cream: To achieve a thin, drizzle-able consistency, gradually add a small amount of milk or heavy cream, a teaspoon at a time, while continuing to whisk. Stop adding liquid once the desired consistency is reached.

Assemble and Serve: * Invert flan: Once the flan is chilled, carefully invert it onto a serving plate. * Drizzle: Drizzle the thin vanilla cream over the flan. Tips: * For a richer flavor, use half and half instead of whole milk. * To prevent the flan from cracking, make sure the water bath is not too hot. * For a more intense orange flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and zest. * The key to a thin vanilla cream drizzle is to not overwhip the cream. Stop whisking as soon as soft peaks form.

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