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Ingredients
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Custard Base
Caramel Sauce
Method
Custard Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the flan.
- 2
Blend the Custard Ingredients
In a blender, combine the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- 3
Set Aside the Custard Mixture
Once blended, pour the custard mixture into a large bowl and set aside while you prepare the caramel.
Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 4
Make the Caramel
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- 5
Cook the Caramel
Continue cooking without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber color. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- 6
Coat the Baking Dish
Quickly pour the hot caramel into a round baking dish, tilting it to coat the bottom evenly before it hardens.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Pour Custard into Caramel
Pour the custard mixture over the set caramel in the baking dish.
- 8
Prepare for Baking
Place the baking dish in a larger baking pan and fill the pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the flan dish to create a water bath.
- 9
Bake the Flan
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- 10
Cool and Chill
Remove the flan from the oven, let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
- 11
Unmold the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan. Place a serving plate on top of the flan and invert it to release. The caramel will flow over the top.
- 12
Slice and Enjoy
Slice the flan into wedges and enjoy this creamy dessert!
