ANISE SEED FLAN

Preparing the mold: Pour the liquid caramel into the flan mold, making sure to cover the bottom and sides completely. Set aside.

Anise seed infusion: In a small pot, add 2 tablespoons of sugar and TERANA Anise Seed. Add enough water to cover the ingredients and boil over medium heat. Let it simmer for a few minutes until you get an anise infusion. Then, remove from the heat and let it sit for the flavors to blend.

Preparing the flan mixture: In a large bowl, mix the condensed milk and evaporated milk until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and strain the anise seed infusion over the mixture; discard the seeds. Mix again until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Baking the flan: Pour the flan mixture into the caramel-lined mold. Cover the mold with aluminum foil and place it inside a larger baking dish. Fill this dish with hot water, until it reaches approximately half the height of the flan mold.

Cook in a water bath: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the dish with the flan mold in the oven and cook in a double boiler for about 1 hour, or until the flan is firm to the touch but still slightly shaky in the middle.

Cool and unmold: Remove the flan mold from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Once the flan has fully set, run a knife around the edge of the mold to loosen the flan. Place a plate on top of the mold and carefully turn the flan over onto the plate to unmold it.

Serve: Serve the anise seed flan in individual portions and decorate with caramel threads or crushed star anise if desired. Enjoy this exquisite dessert with its unique and aromatic flavor!

We hope you enjoy preparing and tasting this delicious TERANA anise seed flan!