Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPho VietVietnamese Flan | Bánh Flan Recipe

Vietnamese Flan | Bánh Flan Recipe

Inspired by Pho Viet
Time2h
Serves6

Make Vietnamese Flan | Bánh 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 Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

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

  2. 2

    Prepare the Flan Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add Sweetened Ingredients

    Add 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup of coconut milk, and 1 cup of regular milk to the eggs. Mix until smooth.

  4. 4

    Flavor the Mixture

    Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract for flavor.

  5. 5

    Strain the Mixture

    Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lumps for a smoother texture.

Caramel Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Caramel

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 tbs of water.

  2. 7

    Cook Until Golden

    Stir until the sugar dissolves and then stop stirring. Allow it to cook until the mixture turns a golden brown color.

  3. 8

    Pour Caramel into Molds

    Immediately pour the caramel into the bottom of flan molds or ramekins, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.

Baking the Flan

  1. 9

    Combine Flan and Caramel

    Carefully pour the flan mixture over the caramel in the molds.

  2. 10

    Prepare the Water Bath

    Place the molds in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the molds.

  3. 11

    Bake the Flan

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

  4. 12

    Cool and Refrigerate

    Remove the flan from the oven, allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Serving the Flan

  1. 13

    Unmold the Flan

    To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan and invert onto a serving plate to release it from the mold.

  2. 14

    Slice and Serve

    Slice the flan into portions and enjoy as a delightful dessert.

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