Vietnamese Flan | Bánh Flan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Flan Base
Caramel Sauce
Method
Flan Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Flan Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs until well combined.
- 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
Flavor the Mixture
Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract for flavor.
- 5
Strain the Mixture
Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any lumps for a smoother texture.
Caramel Sauce Preparation
- 6
Make the Caramel
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 tbs of water.
- 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.
- 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
- 9
Combine Flan and Caramel
Carefully pour the flan mixture over the caramel in the molds.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 14
Slice and Serve
Slice the flan into portions and enjoy as a delightful dessert.