Flan
A classic creamy caramel custard that's silky smooth and topped with a rich, golden caramel sauce. This easy baked flan is a comforting dessert that's sure to impress.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until sugar dissolves and turns deep amber, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Immediately pour the hot caramel into a 9-inch round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to harden.
- 3
In a blender, combine the 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 12 oz evaporated milk, 4 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the baking dish.
- 5
Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
- 6
Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the custard is set but still jiggles slightly in the center when gently shaken.
- 7
Remove from the water bath and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 8
To serve, run a knife around the edge, invert onto a plate, and let the caramel sauce flow over the flan.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round baking dish
- roasting pan
- small saucepan
- blender
- knife
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