Flan Recipe
Creamy caramel custard dessert.
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Ingredients
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Caramel
Custard
Method
Caramel Preparation
- 1
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently to combine, then place over medium heat.
- 2
Heat the Mixture
Allow the sugar to dissolve, without stirring, until it turns a deep amber color, about 10 minutes. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
- 3
Pour the Caramel
Quickly pour the caramel into a round flan mold or individual ramekins, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to harden.
Custard Preparation
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Blend the Custard Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- 6
Pour Custard into Mold
Carefully pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the mold, filling it almost to the top.
- 7
Prepare Water Bath
Place the flan mold in a larger baking dish. Carefully add hot water to the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
- 8
Bake the Flan
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 9
Cool and Chill
Remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- 10
Serve the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it, then invert onto a serving plate. The caramel will flow over the top.
