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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!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6 people

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.

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