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Flan Recipe

Irresistibly Creamy Flan Recipe You'll Love to Make

This Flan Recipe features a silky texture and balanced flavor, making it an irresistible dessert loved by all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Can substitute with additional evaporated milk if less sweetness is desired.
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk Full-fat milk can be used as a replacement.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Regular milk can be used for a lighter version.
  • 4 Eggs Whole eggs are recommended for simplicity.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use high-quality vanilla for best results.
For the Caramel
  • 1 cup Sugar Avoid stirring while melting to prevent crystallization.
For the Variation
  • 1 can Dulce De Leche Can substitute sweetened condensed milk for a deeper caramel flavor.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Baking Pan
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Larger Baking Dish
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Creamy Mexican Flan with Caramel Topping
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Gather your ingredients, mixing bowls, blender, and a baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add sugar and heat it over medium-low without stirring until it's a golden amber color, about 8–10 minutes. Pour into your baking pan and tilt to coat.
  3. Blend evaporated milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk (or dulce de leche), eggs, and vanilla until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour the blended custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the baking pan, ensuring even coverage.
  5. Fill a larger baking dish halfway with hot water and set the pan with the flan custard inside it.
  6. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the flan cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate to unmold. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 170mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For freezing, wrap tightly and freeze for up to three months.

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