The Best and Easy Flan Recipe | Creamy Caramel Flan

You are about to indulge your tastebuds in one of the most delicious desserts ever, the Spanish Flan. With its creamy, rich texture and sweet, caramel flavor, this easy flan recipe is sure to be a hit at any occasion. The simplicity of this dessert makes it a show-stopper.

It’s a delicious treat to end any meal. Plus, it’s easy to make and doesn’t call for fancy ingredients. If there is one dessert recipe you should learn, it’s the flan. So why wait? Give this recipe a try and savor the creamy goodness of flan today!

What is Flan?

Spanish flan, also known as ” crème caramel,” is a creamy dessert made with eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract and is often served chilled. A perfect flan has a firm yet custard-like texture that is silky and smooth to the touch and jiggles when you shake it.

The sticky glaze on top is usually a simple caramel made from melted sugar. The eggs, sugar, milk (condensed, evaporated and whole milk) and vanilla are combined well, and oven-baked in a water bath to create a smooth, silky, and ultra-creamy dessert. Once the flan is baked and chilled, it is inverted onto a plate to reveal the caramel topping.

It can be served plain or garnished with fresh fruits or whipped cream.

What does flan taste like?

The caramel top gives it a rich, sweet flavor that contrasts nicely with the smooth and creamy baked custard made with eggs and milk with a hint of vanilla.

Ingredients for Easy Flan Recipe

Eggs – The eggs provide structure, a denser texture, and richness to the flan while binding all the ingredients together. Use room temperature large eggs for the best results.

Sugar – Sugar works as a sweetener in this flan recipe and is used to make the caramel topping for the flan.

Condensed Milk – Condensed milk adds a creamy texture and sweetness to the flan.

Evaporated Milk – Evaporated milk adds richness and depth to the flan.

Whole Milk – For rich and creamy texture

Vanilla Extract – Vanilla extract adds a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor to the flan.

How to make easy flan recipe

To make the caramel, you will need to heat the sugar in a saucepan over low heat stirring continuously until it is melted and the edges turn a light golden in color. Make sure to stir sugar constantly to prevent it from burning.

Once the caramel is ready, you must carefully remove it from the skillet and pour to a 6-inch baking pan and tilt it to coat the bottom and sides.

Then mix the eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Once the mixture is smooth, strain it over the caramel in the baking dish. Tap pan on the table 3-4 times to get the air bubbles out.

Next, Cover the pan with Aluminium foil. Now add boiling water to a 10-inch pan about half way. Place flan mixture pan in it and then bake in the oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes at 350 degrees F or until it achieves jello like consistency.

Check with a tooth pick, if it comes out clean, your flan is done. However, if it’s still watery in the center, leave it in the oven for another 10 minutes.

Let the flan cool in the refrigerate for 6 hours or until chilled (better to leave overnight in the refrigerator). Serve the flan by inverting it onto a serving plate and revealing the caramel topping. Enjoy!

Flan Variations:

You can customize flan’s flavor by adding additional ingredients in a number of ways. Here are a few ideas:

Fresh fruit – Before you serve the flan, you can add fresh fruit, like strawberries, raspberries, or mango slices, to the top to make it look even more attractive.

Chocolate – When mixing the flan mixture before baking, add cocoa powder or melted chocolate to give it a chocolate flavor.

Spices – You can add a little extra flavor to your flan by adding a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to the flan mixture.

Easy Flan Recipe FAQ’s

How long does homemade flan last?

Flan is a creamy dessert made with eggs and milk, which is why it should be kept in the refrigerator and eaten within a few days after making. The flan will typically last for about 3-4 days if stored properly in the fridge. To keep flan fresh, store it in an airtight container so it won’t absorb odors from other food in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze flan?

A quick answer will be yes, but remember that you can’t enjoy that melt-in-the-mouth texture of flan once it’s frozen, so I must advise against it. To freeze flan, wrap it tightly in plastic and place it in an airtight container. Frozen flan will last for about 2 months in the freezer.

Easy Flan Recipe

Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this irresistible easy flan recipe! This classic dessert is made with a smooth and velvety caramel sauce and a creamy custard base that will melt in your mouth. The recipe is simple to follow and only requires a few ingredients.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of Sugar
• 1 (12 oz.) can Evaporated milk
• 1 (12 oz.) can Condensed milk
• (12oz.) Whole milk
• 1 tbsp. Vanilla extract
• 6 Eggs

Instructions

1. Heat one cup of sugar in a pan on low heat mixing until the edges turn light golden in color. Mix thoroughly for even color.
2. Then remove from the skillet to a 6-inch pan. Move all around as you pour the caramel as it hardens quickly.
3. Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, whole milk, vanilla extract, and eggs in a large bowl.
4. Strain the mixture on top of the caramel syrup. Tap pan on the table 3-4 times to get the air bubbles out.
5. Cover the pan with Aluminium foil.
6. Now add boiling water to a 10-inch pan about half way. Place fan mixture pan in it and then bake in the oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes at 350 degrees F or until it achieves jello like consistency.
7. If it’s still watery in the center, leave it for another 10 minutes in the oven.
8. Allow it to cool overnight after removing from the oven.
9. Flip on a serving dish and enjoy!