Flan Recipe
Make Flan Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Flan Base
Caramel
Method
Caramel Preparation
- 1
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil without stirring. Allow it to cook until it turns a golden amber color, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Immediately pour the caramel into a 9-inch round cake pan, tilting the pan to evenly coat the bottom. Set aside to cool and harden.
Flan Preparation
- 4
Blend the Flan Ingredients
In a blender, combine 4 large eggs, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and well mixed.
- 5
Pour Mixture into the Pan
Pour the blended flan mixture over the hardened caramel in the cake pan.
- 6
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 9
Serve
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan, then invert it onto a serving plate. The caramel will flow over the top. Slice and enjoy!