Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of this Flan Recipe, a beloved dessert that brings a touch of elegance to any gathering. With its velvety custard base and luscious caramel topping, this flan is perfect for family celebrations or a sweet finish to everyday meals. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—made with accessible ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress your guests with your culinary skills without the fuss. Garnish with fresh berries for a pop of color and flavor, adding to the dessert’s visual appeal. Dive into this classic treat that’s both comforting and sophisticated!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/4 cup water (for caramel)
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a kettle of boiling water for the water bath.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water for the caramel; cook until golden brown.
- Pour the caramel into a non-stick cake pan, tilting to coat the bottom.
- Blend condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, eggs, and salt until smooth; strain into the cake pan over the caramel.
- Cover with foil and place in a roasting pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes or until mostly set. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg