
Flan Recipe
A 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 over medium heat, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Cook the Caramel
Allow the mixture to simmer without stirring until it turns a deep amber color, about 8-10 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- 3
Pour the Caramel
Quickly pour the caramel into a round flan mold or individual ramekins, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
Custard Preparation
- 4
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Mix the Custard
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 4 eggs, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of sugar until smooth.
- 6
Strain the Mixture
Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a separate bowl to remove any egg solids.
- 7
Pour Custard into Mold
Pour the strained custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the flan mold or ramekins.
- 8
Prepare for Baking
Place the flan mold or ramekins in a larger baking dish and fill the baking dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan mold.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 10
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Serving
- 11
Unmold the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan and invert it onto a serving plate. The caramel will flow over the flan.
- 12
Slice and Enjoy
Slice the flan into wedges and enjoy this creamy caramel custard dessert!
