Spanish Flan
Spanish Flan is a creamy, caramel-topped delight that melts in your mouth. This classic Spanish dessert features a rich custard base infused with vanilla, balanced by a luscious caramel layer. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners, this flan is sure to impress and become the highlight of any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for flan mixture)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Stir until dissolved and boil without stirring until golden brown (8-10 minutes). Pour into an 8-inch round cake pan and set aside.
- Blend the flan mixture: In a blender, combine eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture: Carefully pour the blended flan over the cooled caramel in the prepared pan.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the filled pan in a larger roasting pan filled with hot water (water bath) and bake for about 50 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool: Allow cooling at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours before unmolding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg