Jul 14 2026
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Flan Recipe

Inspired by La Fonda
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Traditional Mexican custard dessert.

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Ingredients

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Custard

Caramel

Method

Caramel Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the caramel

    In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water for the caramel. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it turns a golden brown color, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Coat the flan mold

    Quickly pour the hot caramel into a round flan mold or individual ramekins, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.

Custard Preparation

  1. 3

    Blend the custard ingredients

    In a blender, combine the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Blend on medium speed until smooth and well combined, about 1-2 minutes.

  2. 4

    Pour into the mold

    Carefully pour the blended custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the mold, ensuring not to disturb the caramel layer.

  3. 5

    Bake the flan

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the flan mold in a larger baking dish and fill the larger dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until set and a knife inserted comes out clean.

  4. 6

    Cool and chill

    Once baked, remove the flan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  5. 7

    Serve the flan

    To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it from the mold. Invert onto a serving plate, allowing the caramel to drizzle over the top. Slice and enjoy!

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