Description
Flan, a classic Spanish dessert, is a creamy custard topped with luscious caramel that brings comfort and joy with every bite. The Best Spanish Flan is surprisingly simple to make, making it perfect for both novice home cooks and culinary enthusiasts. With its silky texture and rich flavor profile, this flan is sure to impress at family gatherings or serve as a delightful treat on any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of granulated sugar until golden brown, swirl gently, then pour into a round baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the caramel layer in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan filled halfway with hot water and bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- To serve, run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg