Description
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this Creamy Caramel Flan, a classic Latin American dessert that is sure to impress with its rich flavor and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Flan
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Caramel: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt sugar in a saucepan until golden. Pour into a baking dish.
- Mix Flan Ingredients: Whisk eggs, both milks, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour mixture over caramel. Place in a roasting pan with water. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
- Serve: Invert onto a plate after chilling.
Notes
- For a silkier texture, strain the custard mixture before pouring.
- Enhance flavor by infusing milk with cinnamon or citrus zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
