Flan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Caramel
Custard
Method
Caramel Preparation
- 1
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Cook the Caramel
Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil without stirring. Cook until it turns a deep amber color, about 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Cool the Caramel
Immediately pour the caramel into a 9-inch round cake pan, tilting the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
Custard Preparation
- 4
- 5
Pour Custard into Pan
Carefully pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the cake pan.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cake pan in a larger baking dish and fill the larger dish with hot water to create a water bath.
- 7
Bake the Flan
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the custard is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Refrigerate
Once baked, remove from the oven and water bath. Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 9
Unmold the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Place a plate on top of the cake pan and invert to release the flan onto the plate.
