Flan Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves8

Traditional caramel custard dessert.

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Ingredients

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1
Make the Caramel
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar.
2
Cook the Caramel
Allow the mixture to boil without stirring. Watch closely as it changes color to a golden amber, about 10-15 minutes.
3
Cool the Caramel
Once the desired color is reached, remove from heat. Quickly pour the caramel into a round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool.

4
Prepare the Custard Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs until well beaten. Gradually add in 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
5
Combine with Caramel
Once the caramel has cooled, pour the custard mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.

6
Set Up for Baking
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a water bath by placing the baking dish into a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
7
Bake the Flan
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Cool and Unmold
Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool in the water bath for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a serving plate.