Description
A classic Flan that is rich, creamy, and topped with a silky caramel layer, perfect for any occasion.
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 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest or 1–2 tablespoons instant espresso
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a hot water bath.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat to dissolve, then cook until golden amber for caramel.
- Pour caramel into a non-stick cake pan and let cool.
- Blend the condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream, vanilla, eggs, and salt until smooth.
- Strain the mixture, if desired, and pour over the cooled caramel.
- Cover the pan with foil and place in a roasting pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 70–80 minutes until just set in the center.
- Cool on a wire rack and refrigerate overnight.
- To unmold, run a knife around the edges, invert onto a platter, and serve.
Notes
Enjoy in moderation as this flan is rich in sugars and saturated fats. Consider pairing with fruit or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg