Flan with Bananas
Experience the perfect harmony of creamy custard and caramelized fruit with this irresistible Flan with Bananas recipe. Featuring a luscious vanilla-infused custard layered over ripe banana slices and topped with a golden, glossy caramel, this dessert strikes the ideal balance between richness and freshness. The bananas, lightly tossed with lemon juice, provide a subtle tang and prevent browning, while the silky flan is baked to perfection in a water bath for an ultra-smooth texture. Perfect for dinner parties or as a show-stopping finale to any meal, this flan requires just a handful of simple ingredients like milk, eggs, and sugar but delivers stunning results. Chill it overnight for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth indulgence, and don’t forget the dramatic moment of flipping it to reveal its caramel-coated crown.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 500 milliliters Whole milk
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 medium Ripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 pinch Salt
- 60 milliliters Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Have a 9-inch round baking dish ready, along with a roasting pan to use as a water bath.
In a small saucepan, combine 150 grams of granulated sugar and 60 milliliters of water to make the caramel. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves. Once dissolved, stop stirring and let it cook until the mixture turns a deep amber color.
Quickly and carefully pour the caramel into the bottom of the baking dish, swirling the dish to evenly coat the bottom. Set aside to cool and harden.
In another saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until just warm. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, remaining 50 grams of sugar, and a pinch of salt until combined.
Gradually add the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent curdling.
Peel and slice the bananas, then toss them in a bowl with the lemon juice to prevent browning. Arrange the banana slices evenly over the hardened caramel in the baking dish.
Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps, then pour it gently over the bananas in the baking dish.
Place the baking dish into the roasting pan, then pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Bake the flan in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the custard is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
Carefully remove the baking dish from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flan to fully set.
To serve, run a knife along the edges of the flan to loosen it, invert a serving plate over the top of the baking dish, and flip it over to release the flan. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.2 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.2 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1295 mg | 432% | |
| Sodium | 680 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.9 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 809 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1954 mg | 42% | |
*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.
