Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Authentic Mexican Flan, a creamy custard dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. This elegant dish features a smooth custard base topped with rich caramel, creating a perfect balance of flavors that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar (for caramel)
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel by melting sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden amber. Pour into a round baking dish, swirling to coat.
- In a blender, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt; blend until smooth. Pour over the caramel in the baking dish.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the filled baking dish in a larger baking pan and add hot water until halfway up the sides of the flan dish. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the water bath and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg