Flan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Caramel
Flan Mixture
Method
Caramel Preparation
- 1
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a boil without stirring.
- 2
Cook Until Amber
Continue boiling until the mixture turns a deep amber color, swirling the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn.
- 3
Pour the Caramel
Immediately pour the caramel into a round 9-inch cake pan or flan mold, tilting the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
Flan Mixture Preparation
- 4
Combine the Ingredients
In a blender, combine 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, 4 large eggs, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp of sugar.
- 5
Blend Until Smooth
Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 6
Pour Mixture into Mold
Carefully pour the flan mixture over the cooled caramel in the prepared cake pan.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Water Bath
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the filled flan mold inside a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
- 8
Bake
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.
- 9
Cool and Chill
Remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving
- 10
Unmold the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Invert a serving plate over the mold and flip it to release the flan. The caramel will flow over the top.
- 11
Slice and Serve
Slice the flan into wedges and serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
