Jul 14 2026

Flan Recipe

Inspired by Barcelona Wine Bar
Time2h
Serves8

Creamy caramel custard dessert.

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Ingredients

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Custard Base

Caramel Sauce

Method

Custard Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the flan.

  2. 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. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 5

    Cook the Caramel

    Continue cooking without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber color. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

  3. 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

  1. 7

    Pour Custard into Caramel

    Pour the custard mixture over the set caramel in the baking dish.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 12

    Slice and Enjoy

    Slice the flan into wedges and enjoy this creamy dessert!

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