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The Best Flan Recipe!

Flan Recipe

This Flan recipe creates a creamy and indulgent dessert with a luscious caramel sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Additional Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Loaf pan or ramekins
  • Larger pan
  • Fine strainer
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

For the Caramel

  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • ¼ cup Water

For the Custard

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
  • 1 can Evaporated milk 12 oz
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Make the Caramel
    Heat sugar and water in a saucepan until it melts and turns deep golden.
    Make the Caramel
  • Pour Into the Mold
    Pour the caramel into my baking dish and tilt it to coat the bottom.
    Pour Into the Mold
  • Whisk the Custard
    In a bowl, whisk eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and salt.
    Whisk the Custard
  • Strain for Smoothness
    Strain the custard to remove bubbles or tiny egg bits.
  • Fill the Mold
    Pour the custard over the caramel slowly so it settles evenly.
  • Prepare the Water Bath
    Place the pan into a larger one and pour hot water halfway up the sides.
  • Bake Gently
    Bake at 325°F until the center sets but still has a light wobble.
  • Cool and Chill
    Cool the flan, then chill it for a few hours so the texture becomes silky.
  • Serving Step
    To serve, run a knife around the edge, flip it onto a plate, and let the caramel run over the top.
    Serving Step

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 75mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin C: 3mg
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