Flan Recipe
Vanilla homemade custard baked and smothered in a caramel sauce.
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Ingredients
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Flan Ingredients
Method
Flan Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Caramel
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it turns a golden brown color. Quickly pour the caramel into a round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
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- 3
Combine and Bake
Pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the baking dish. Place the baking dish in a larger baking pan and fill the larger pan with hot water, creating a water bath. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 4
Cool and Serve
Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. To serve, run a knife around the edge of the flan, invert onto a serving plate, and let the caramel sauce flow over the top.
