Brandy-Flavored Walnut Flan
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Course : Custards
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 12
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2               cups  flour
  1           teaspoon  salt
     2/3           cup  vegetable oil
     1/4           cup  grapefruit soda -- chilled
  1                cup  walnuts -- chopped
  4                     eggs -- beaten
  1                cup  light brown sugar
     1/4           cup  corn syrup
     1/2           cup  maple syrup
     1/2      teaspoon  kosher salt
     1/4           cup  unsalted butter -- room temperature
  1         tablespoon  brandy or brandy extract
 

Preparation:

Sift flour. Combine sifted flour, oil and salt. Mix well, cover and chill for 30 minutes. Return to room temperature. Add grapefruit soda and mix well. Roll out to desired thickness. Press into a 9 inch pie pan. Prick bottom with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes, until slightly dried and golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Sprinkle walnuts into the bottom of the prepared shell. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour over walnuts to fill two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Bake at 325 degrees until set, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Serve at room temperature.

 

Nutritional Information:

401 Calories (kcal); 24g Total Fat; (51% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 73mg Cholesterol; 290mg Sodium