Jul 14 2026
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Flan Recipe

Inspired by Otto’s High Dive
Time2h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Caramel

Flan Mixture

Method

Caramel Preparation

  1. 1

    Making the Caramel

    In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently to mix.

  2. 2

    Cooking the Caramel

    Place the saucepan over medium heat. Allow the sugar to dissolve without stirring. Once it starts to boil, swirl the pan gently to ensure even cooking.

  3. 3

    Achieving the Right Color

    Continue cooking until the mixture turns a deep amber color (about 8-10 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.

  4. 4

    Pouring the Caramel

    Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan, tilting the pan to cover the bottom evenly. Set aside to let it harden.

Flan Mixture Preparation

  1. 5

    Whisking the Eggs

    In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until well beaten.

  2. 6

    Adding Milk and Flavor

    Add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the eggs. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

  3. 7

    Straining the Mixture

    For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl.

Baking the Flan

  1. 8

    Preheating the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 9

    Filling the Cake Pan

    Pour the flan mixture over the hardened caramel in the cake pan.

  3. 10

    Baking in a Water Bath

    Place the cake pan in a larger baking dish. Fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan.

  4. 11

    Baking Time

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

  5. 12

    Cooling

    Once baked, remove the flan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Serving the Flan

  1. 13

    Unmolding the Flan

    To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Invert it onto a serving plate.

  2. 14

    Serving

    Slice the flan and serve chilled. Enjoy your homemade flan!

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