How to Make Flan I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Flan is a delightful and creamy dessert that originated in Spain and has since become popular all over the world. It's a beloved treat due to its smooth texture, rich flavor, and simple yet elegant presentation. Flan is a versatile dessert that can be made in various flavors, but the traditional version is made with rich and creamy custard that is topped with a luscious caramel sauce.

Flan I is a classic recipe that captures the essence of this beloved dessert. It's a recipe that has ...

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Ingredients

  • 8 eggs
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch round

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Have ready 9 inch round cake pan.
  • In blender or food processor, or using electric mixer, combine eggs, condensed milk and vanilla and blend until smooth. In medium sauce pan, cook sugar, stirring constantly, until it liquefies. When it starts to turn light brown, remove from heat and pour into waiting pan. Pour egg mixture over liquid sugar.
  • Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Bake 70 minutes in the preheated oven, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove pan from water bath and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife along the edge of the pan, place a serving plate on top and invert. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    376 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 202mg
    • Sodium: 211mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Total Sugars: 65g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 250mg