Best flan recipe
A classic, velvety smooth custard dessert with a rich caramel topping, offering the perfect balance of creamy texture and sweet flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes plus chilling
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American/Spanish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar (for caramel)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Melt sugar in saucepan over medium heat until amber-colored caramel forms
- Pour caramel into 9-inch cake pan, tilting to coat bottom and sides
- Whisk eggs gently in large bowl
- Add condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and salt, mixing until smooth
- Pour custard mixture over cooled caramel
- Place cake pan in water bath and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours
- Run knife around edges and invert onto serving plate
Notes
- Watch caramel closely to prevent burning
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother texture
- Don’t overmix custard to avoid air bubbles
- Water bath ensures even cooking and prevents cracking
- Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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