Flan Recipe
Traditional Mexican custard dessert topped with caramel sauce.
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Ingredients
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Custard
Caramel Sauce
Method
Custard Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Blend the Custard Ingredients
In a blender, combine 4 whole eggs, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp of granulated sugar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Caramel
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 tbsp of granulated sugar and 1 tbsp of water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then stop stirring and allow it to cook until it turns a golden amber color. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Pour the Caramel into the Mold
Immediately pour the hot caramel into a round flan mold or a cake pan, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Be careful, as the caramel will be very hot.
Combine and Bake
- 5
Add Custard to the Mold
Pour the blended custard mixture over the caramel in the mold.
- 6
Bake the Flan
Place the mold in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the flan mold. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the flan from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
- 8
Unmold the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it, then invert it onto a serving plate. The caramel sauce will flow over the top.
- 9
Slice and Enjoy
Slice the flan and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious traditional Mexican flan!