Flan de Caramelo
Indulge in the creamy, caramel-drenched delight of homemade flan! This classic dessert melts in your mouth, with a smooth custard texture and a hint of vanilla, topped with a rich caramel sauce that’s sure to impress. Perfectly sweet and silky, it’s a timeless treat that brings joy to any table!
Equipment
- 1 Round mold
- 1 Non-stick pan
- 1 Blender
- Aluminum foil
- 1 Deep baking tray
Ingredients
For the caramel
- 1 cup white sugar
For the mixture
- 4 eggs
- 1 can evaporated milk 12oz
- 1 can condensed milk 14oz
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
For the caramel
- Pour a cup of white sugar in a non-stick pan
- Place the pan on your stove and graduate the heat accordingly so that it doesn't burn. Usually medium to high heat.
- Pay close attention and when the sugar starts melting you can stir a little to help it melt evenly.
- When all the sugar melts and takes up an almost cinnamon color, cut the heat and start pouring on the round mold.
- Grab the mold with gloves and carefully move it so that the caramel spreads evenly at the bottom and sides of the mold.
- When the inside of the mold is completely covered, set it aside to cool.
For the mixture
- (Optional) in a separate container, open each egg to verify it's not rotten.
- Crack and place the four egg yolks and whites inside the blender cup
- Pour a whole can of condensed milk and a whole can of evaporated milk inside the blender.
- Add 1 tbsp of vanilla to the mixture and a pinch of salt.
- Blend it all together until everything incorporates.
- If needed, use a plastic spatula to scrape the sides of the blender cup of left over eggs whites and blend again to incorporate.
Preparation
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (℉).
- Place water on a pan and let it simmer. We'll use it as a double boiler with our mixture to place it inside the oven.
- Pour your blender mixture in the mold with the caramel
- Cover the mold with aluminum foil
- Place the covered mold inside a deep baking tray and carefully pour the hot water around the mold to submerge it about half way
- Place the baking tray with the mold and the hot water inside the heated oven and bake for 40 minutes.
- After the 40 minute mark check the flan with a wooden pick. If it comes out clean then it's ready.
- Enjoy.
