Recipe: Pear Almond Flan

PEAR ALMOND FLAN

4 Tbsp. flour, divided use
1 cup granulated sugar, divided use
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 oz. soft tub margarine
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
5 pears, peeled and thinly sliced
FOR THE TOPPING:
2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. almond extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine 2 tbsp. flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, margarine, egg whites, and vanilla. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch square cake pan or flan tin. Cover it evenly with pear slices.

Make the topping by sprinkling the remaining 2 tbsp. flour over yogurt in a large bowl. Add the egg, the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, lemon rind and almond extract. Mix it until smooth and pour over the pears.

Bake the flan in a 350 degree F oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until golden. Serve it warm or cold.

Servings: 9
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research