Creamy Caramel Flan
Creamy Caramel Flan is a delightful dessert featuring a smooth custard base topped with a rich caramel sauce. This classic treat is perfect for any occasion, offering a balance of sweetness and creaminess that is sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes. Quickly pour the caramelized sugar into a round baking dish, tilting the dish to coat the bottom evenly.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the whole milk until it starts to bubble but is not boiling.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, and salt until well combined. Gradually add the hot milk while stirring continuously.
- Pour the mixture into the caramel-coated baking dish.
- Place the baking dish into a larger baking pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until set. To check for doneness, insert a knife into the center; if it comes out clean, the flan is ready.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan and invert onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg