Easy Flan
Indulge in the decadence of this easy flan recipe, a rich and creamy dessert topped with a golden, silky caramel sauce. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this classic treat comes together with just six simple ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract for a luscious, custardy texture. The recipe walks you through creating a gorgeous homemade caramel base and baking the flan in a water bath to ensure the perfect consistency. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep time, this flan is ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or anytime you crave a show-stopping dessert. Refrigerate overnight for the ultimate make-ahead treat, and prepare to wow your guests with impressive flavor and presentation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 400 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 500 ml whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 ml water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 150 grams of the granulated sugar and 60 ml of water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
Stop stirring and let the mixture cook until it turns a deep amber color, about 6-8 minutes. Be careful to avoid burning it.
Quickly pour the caramel into a round 8-inch baking dish, tilting the dish to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to let it harden.
In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and the remaining 50 grams of sugar. Blend until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture over the hardened caramel in the baking dish.
Place the baking dish inside a larger baking pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water, ensuring the water reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish to create a water bath.
Carefully transfer the water bath to the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until the flan is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove the flan from the water bath and allow it to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to fully set.
To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Place a serving plate over the dish and invert it to release the flan. The caramel will flow over the top as a sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.3 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.6 g | 188% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 942 mg | 314% | |
| Sodium | 986 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 446.0 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 442.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.5 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.5 mcg | 52% | |
| Calcium | 1886 mg | 145% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2542 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
