Filipino Puto Flans

Directions

1) Custard: Brush six 1/2 cup (125 mL) ramekins with melted butter. Whisk together egg yolks, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest; fill ramekins one-third full. Place steamer basket over saucepan of water set over medium heat; bring to simmer. Place ramekins in steamer basket; cover and steam for about 5 minutes or until set. Carefully remove ramekins from steamer basket; set aside. 2) Puto Batter: Meanwhile, using electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; reduce to medium speed. Beat in milk. Slowly add flour, sugar, baking powder, and orange zest; beat for 1 to 2 minutes or until combined. 3) Pour batter evenly over top of steamed custards. Return filled ramekins to steamer basket; cover and steam for about 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Carefully remove ramekins from steamer. Let cool; remove from ramekins.

Tips:

• Use aluminum 3-inch (8 cm) flan moulds instead of ramekins if desired.
• Serve warm or cold.