Description
This creamy flan is smooth, sweet, and perfectly set with a golden caramel topping. A classic dessert that feels fancy but is incredibly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3 large whole eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place a large baking dish on the center rack for a water bath.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a saucepan, melt granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it turns a golden amber color. Pour into the flan mold and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.
- Pour the custard mixture over the cooled caramel. Cover the mold with foil.
- Place the mold in the baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until halfway up the mold. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
- Remove from oven, uncover, and let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges, invert onto a plate, and let the caramel drizzle over the flan.
Notes
- Use a water bath to ensure even cooking and a silky texture.
- Let the flan chill overnight for best flavor and easier unmolding.
- If caramel hardens too fast, reheat slightly to loosen it up before pouring into mold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg