Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of this classic Latin American dessert with a twist of caramel sweetness. This Creamy Caramel Flan is a luxurious treat that will tantalize your taste buds with its smooth texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the caramel:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the custard:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the caramel: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Cook until amber in color, then pour into a pan or ramekins.
- Prepare the custard: Whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Pour over the caramel.
- Bake: Place in a water bath and bake for 50–60 minutes. Cool, chill, and serve.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, strain the custard mixture before pouring.
- Infuse milk with citrus zest or cinnamon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
