Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Mexican Flan, a timeless dessert that brings joy to any occasion. This velvety custard is topped with a rich caramel sauce, making it a perfect treat for gatherings or simply as a self-indulgent dessert. With its smooth texture and luxurious flavor, this recipe is easy to follow, ensuring that even novice bakers can create an impressive dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch as it becomes the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 (14 oz) can condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar (for caramel)
- Hot water (for water bath)
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of sugar, stirring constantly until golden brown. Pour the caramel into a baking dish, tilting to coat evenly.
- Mix the Flan Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the mixture over the set caramel in the baking dish. Place this dish in a larger baking pan and fill with hot water halfway up the sides of your flan dish.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 50 minutes or until set.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. To serve, invert onto a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 180mg