The Best Spanish Flan
The Best Spanish Flan is a luxurious dessert that combines a silky smooth texture with a rich caramel flavor. This beloved traditional treat is not only easy to make but also serves as an elegant centerpiece for any occasion. With just five simple ingredients, you can create a delightful flan that melts in your mouth and evokes sweet memories. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and served chilled, this dessert is sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Quickly pour into flan molds, ensuring even coverage.
- Blend Mixture: In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Combine and Pour: Pour the mixture over the cooled caramel in molds. Strain if desired for extra smoothness.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place molds in a water bath and bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Cool: Allow to cool at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for at least three hours or overnight.
- Serve: Run a knife around edges and invert onto plates; drizzle remaining caramel on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - Experiment with flavors by adding cinnamon or citrus zest.- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.