Orange Flan

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a bowl whisk the eggs, egg yolks and sugar together, then add zest, orange juice, heavy cream, and salt, and whisk to combine.
3. 3
   Strain the mixture and fill caramelized lined ramekins.
4. 4
   Put ramekins in hot water bath and bake in the preheated oven for 18 minutes or until firm.
5. 5
   Allow to cool to room temperature then refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
6. 6
   3/4 cup sugar
7. 7
   1/4 cup water
8. 8
   Put the sugar and water in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer without stirring.
9. 9
   Cover the saucepan with a lid for 2 minutes, them remove and simmer until mixture is an amber color.
10. 10
    Pour caramel into ramekins to cover the bottom, and swirl to coat 1/3 up the sides of ramekins.
11. 11
    Yield: enough to coat 4 to 6 ramekins