How to Make Simple and Creamy Spanish Flan - A Step-by-Step Guide

Flan is a classic Spanish dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. Its smooth, creamy texture and rich caramel flavor make it a favorite among both young and old alike. The best part about this sweet treat is that it is surprisingly simple to make at home, requiring just a few basic ingredients and minimal preparation time. Whether you are serving it as the perfect ending to a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a little indulgence, this recipe for Simple and Creamy Spanish Flan...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water, or as needed
  • ¾ cup white sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place a 9-inch metal pie dish into a deep baking pan; pour boiling water into the baking pan to reach about halfway up the sides of the pie dish to make a water bath.
  • Pour 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon water into a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Gently swirl mixture in the pan until sugar dissolves, melts, and turns into a golden-brown caramel syrup, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully, as sugar burns easily. Pour melted caramel into the warmed pie dish; gently tilt the dish to coat the bottom with caramel.
  • Whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until creamy and thoroughly combined. If mixture is foamy, skim foam off with a folded paper towel. Gently pour custard over caramel in the pie dish. Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until custard is set but jiggles slightly when nudged, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove foil and place flan with the water bath in the refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours.
  • Remove the pie dish from the water bath; run a knife around the edges of flan. Invert flan onto a rimmed serving platter to release custard; let caramel sauce flow over flan.
  • Nutrition

    332 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 184mg
    • Sodium: 117mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 275mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 335mg