Simple and Creamy Spanish Flan

Simple and Creamy Spanish Flan
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    27

Indulge in the velvety embrace of this classic Spanish flan, a symphony of creamy custard and luscious caramel. Baked in a gentle water bath, it achieves a melt-in-your-mouth texture that's both comforting and elegant. This recipe offers a foolproof method for creating a dessert that's sure to impress, whether you're a seasoned baker or a flan novice.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    51 g
  • Cholesterol
    184 mg
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    117 mg
  • Sugar
    50 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 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. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 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. (15 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 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. (10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 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. (2 hours 55 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 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. (5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of sea salt to the caramel while it's melting.
Ensure the water bath is hot when you place the flan in the oven; this helps create a consistent and creamy texture.
Don't overbake the flan! A slight jiggle is ideal – it will continue to set as it cools.
If you don't have a deep baking pan, you can use a larger roasting pan to create the water bath.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Naomi Robel

    I've tried other flan recipes before, but this one is by far the easiest and most delicious. Thank you for sharing!

  • Dariana Padberg

    I added a splash of orange extract, and it was amazing! Thanks for the inspiration.

  • Camren Brakus

    The water bath is key! It made all the difference in the texture of the flan. My family devoured it!

  • Tom Spinka

    This recipe is a game-changer! My flan turned out perfectly smooth and creamy. The caramel was spot-on.

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