15-Min Pudim Flan: Silky Caramel Custard
Portuguese-style flan with a glossy caramel shell and silky egg custard interior — made in minutes using a water bath. Pure comfort in a spoon.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 5 whole eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high, swirling (don't stir) until amber, ~4 minutes.
- 2
Pour caramel into a loaf pan or small baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside.
- 3
Blend remaining sugar, milk, condensed milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth, ~1 minute.
- 4
Pour custard mixture over caramel. Place dish in a larger pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- 5
Bake at 350°F until custard is set at edges but center still jiggles slightly, 12–14 minutes.
- 6
Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before running a knife around edges and inverting onto a plate.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- loaf pan or 8-inch baking dish
- blender
- larger roasting pan
- oven
- knife
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