Vanilla Bean Flan Recipe

Time2h

Serves8

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Milk Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the saucepan, adding both the seeds and the pod to the mixture.
2
Heat the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture until it is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it steep for about 15 minutes.
3
Whisk the Eggs
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg yolks until well combined.
4
Combine Mixtures
Remove the vanilla pod from the milk mixture. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously to temper the eggs and prevent them from scrambling.
5
Strain the Custard
Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl to ensure a smooth texture.

6
Prepare the Caramel
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir gently to moisten the sugar.
7
Cook the Caramel
Place the saucepan over medium heat and allow the sugar to dissolve without stirring. Once it begins to boil, stop stirring and let it cook until it turns a golden amber color, about 5-7 minutes.
8
Coat the Flan Molds
Quickly pour the caramel into the bottom of individual flan molds or a single large mold, tilting to coat the bottom evenly. Be careful, as the caramel will be very hot.

9
Fill the Molds
Pour the prepared custard mixture over the caramel in the molds.
10
Prepare for Baking
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the filled molds in a large baking dish and add hot water to the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan molds, creating a water bath.
11
Bake the Flan
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
12
Cool and Chill
Remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

13
Unmold the Flan
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Invert it onto a serving plate to release the caramel sauce over the flan.
14
Slice and Enjoy
Cut the flan into slices and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Vanilla Bean Flan!