Description
A delicious caramel flan dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 6 large eggs (fresh eggs recommended)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat, stirring continuously until it dissolves and turns a golden brown color. Be careful not to burn it!
- Once the desired color is reached, immediately pour the caramel into a round baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the baking dish.
- Place the flan baking dish in a larger baking pan and add hot water to the outer pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
- Carefully transfer the pans to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool at room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate to let the caramel flow over the top. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh eggs.
- Ensure the caramel doesn’t burn for optimal flavor.
- Let it cool completely before refrigerating for set texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg