Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIl Porto RestaurantFlan (crème Caramel) Recipe

Flan (crème Caramel) Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Make Flan (crème Caramel) Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Caramel

Method

Caramel Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Caramel

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir gently until the sugar is dissolved. Stop stirring and let it boil until it turns a golden amber color.

  2. 2

    Transfer Caramel

    Quickly pour the caramel into a 9-inch round cake pan, tilting the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to let it cool and harden.

Custard Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the Custard Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of whole milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, 4 large eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

  2. 4

    Pour Custard into Caramel

    Once the caramel has hardened, pour the custard mixture over the caramel in the prepared cake pan.

Baking

  1. 5

    Prepare the Water Bath

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cake pan in a larger baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan.

  2. 6

    Bake the Flan

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. 7

    Cool and Refrigerate

    Remove the flan from the oven and allow it to cool in the water bath for about 30 minutes. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Serving

  1. 8

    Unmold the Flan

    To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan, then invert it onto a serving plate. The caramel will flow over the flan.

  2. 9

    Slice and Enjoy

    Slice the flan into wedges and enjoy your delicious Crème Caramel!

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