Flan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Flan Base
Caramel Topping
Method
Prepare Caramel
- 1
Cook the Sugar
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir gently until the sugar has dissolved.
- 2
Caramelize the Sugar
Continue cooking without stirring until the mixture turns a golden amber color. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Pour Caramel into Molds
Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of your flan molds or a round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
Prepare Flan Base
- 4
Blend Ingredients
In a blender, combine 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup of evaporated milk, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Strain Mixture
Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any egg solids and ensure a smooth texture.
Bake the Flan
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Prepare Baking Dish
Place the caramel-coated molds in a larger baking dish. Add hot water to the larger baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the molds.
- 8
Pour Flan Mixture
Pour the flan mixture evenly into the caramel-coated molds.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until the flan is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 10
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serve
- 11
Unmold the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Invert onto a serving plate, allowing the caramel to drizzle over the top.
- 12
Slice and Enjoy
Slice the flan into wedges and enjoy this creamy dessert!
