🍮 Homemade Flan Dessert

🍮 Homemade Flan Dessert

📝 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the Caramel

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons water

For the Custard

• 4 large eggs
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (12 oz / 350 ml) evaporated milk (or whole milk)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Caramel

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water.
2. Let it melt without stirring (swirl the pan gently if needed).
3. Cook until golden amber in color.
4. Quickly pour into a round baking dish or ramekins, tilting to coat the bottom. Set aside to harden.

2️⃣ Prepare the Custard

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs gently (do not overbeat).
3. Add condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
4. Strain mixture for extra smooth texture (optional but recommended).

3️⃣ Bake (Water Bath Method)

1. Pour custard over hardened caramel.
2. Place baking dish inside a larger pan.
3. Pour hot water into the larger pan halfway up the sides (bain-marie).
4. Bake 50–60 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.

4️⃣ Chill & Serve

1. Cool to room temperature.
2. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Run a knife around edges and invert onto a plate.
4. Spoon caramel sauce over top and serve.