Flan Recipe
Mexican Custard with a caramelized sugar topping
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Ingredients
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Caramel
Custard
Method
Caramel Preparation
- 1
- 2
Caramelize the Sugar
Continue cooking without stirring until the mixture turns a deep amber color, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- 3
Coat the Pan
Quickly pour the caramel into a round cake pan, tilting the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
Custard Preparation
- 4
- 5
Pour into Caramel-Coated Pan
Carefully pour the custard mixture into the caramel-coated cake pan.
- 6
- 7
Bake the Flan
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Chill
Remove 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 plate. The caramel sauce will flow over the top.
