Description
A creamy, velvety dessert featuring a smooth custard base topped with rich, golden caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 can (12 oz) Evaporated Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup Water (for caramel)
Instructions
- Prepare your caramel: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine granulated sugar and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Increase heat and allow it to boil until it turns golden amber, then pour into a flan mold.
- Create the custard mixture: Blend the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and strain the mixture over the cooled caramel for a silkier texture.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the flan mold in a larger dish, add hot water to the outer dish, and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Chill: Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate to serve.
Notes
For a lighter flan, use egg whites only. Serve with berries or whipped cream for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caramel Flan, dessert, custard, family recipe, sweet treat