Flan Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Caramel
For the Flan Custard
Method
To Prepare the Caramel
- 1
Make the Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Cook the Caramel
Continue to cook the mixture without stirring until it turns a golden amber color, about 8-10 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- 3
Pour the Caramel
Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of a round cake pan or flan mold, tilting the pan to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
To Prepare the Flan Custard
- 4
- 5
Pour the Custard
Pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the cake pan.
- 6
Bake the Flan
Place the cake pan in a larger baking dish filled with water (a water bath). Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
To Serve the Flan
- 7
Cool and Refrigerate
Once baked, remove the flan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 8
Unmold the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan, then invert it onto a plate. The caramel will flow over the flan.
- 9
Slice and Serve
Slice the flan into wedges and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious homemade flan!
