Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMercado PasadenaChef Jose's Flan Recipe

Chef Jose's Flan Recipe

Inspired by Mercado Pasadena
Time2h
Serves8

Make Chef Jose's Flan Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Flan Base

Caramel Sauce

Method

Flan Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use a whisk to blend the mixture until it's smooth and well combined.

  2. 2

    Strain the Mixture

    Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into another bowl to remove any lumps and ensure a silky texture.

Caramel Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Caramel

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and allow the mixture to boil until it turns a golden caramel color.

  2. 4

    Coat the Flan Mold

    Quickly pour the caramel into a round flan mold, tilting the mold to coat the bottom evenly. Be careful as the caramel will be extremely hot.

Baking the Flan

  1. 5

    Combine Flan and Caramel

    Pour the strained flan mixture into the caramel-coated mold.

  2. 6

    Bake the Flan

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

  3. 7

    Cool the Flan

    Remove the flan from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Serving the Flan

  1. 8

    Unmold the Flan

    To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan mold to loosen it. Place a serving plate upside down over the mold and quickly flip it to invert the flan onto the plate.

  2. 9

    Serve Chilled

    Slice the flan and serve chilled, drizzling any caramel sauce from the plate over each slice.

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