Flan Recipe
Traditional Mexican custard dessert.
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Ingredients
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Custard
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 begins to dissolve.
- 2
Cook Until Golden
Continue to cook without stirring until the sugar turns a golden amber color. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- 3
Pour into Flan Mold
Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of a round flan mold or oven-safe dish, tilting the dish to evenly coat the bottom. Set aside to cool and harden.
Custard Preparation
- 4
- 5
Pour Custard into Mold
Pour the custard mixture carefully over the hardened caramel in the flan mold.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the flan mold inside a larger baking dish and fill the outer dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
- 7
Bake the Flan
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 9
Serve
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan and invert it onto a serving platter. Enjoy your traditional Mexican flan!
