Dessert

Orange Blossom Flan with Toasted Almond Brittle

A classic Spanish flan—velvety-smooth custard set with just enough egg to be spoonable, infused with orange blossom water for a delicate floral note, topped with a shatteringly crisp almond brittle made by hand on the stovetop. The intermediate technique is the flan itself: the water bath (bain-marie) ensures gentle, even cooking, while the brittle requires sugar-craft precision and timing.