Description
Mexican Flan is a rich, creamy dessert that captures the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine. This timeless treat features a luscious custard base made from eggs, evaporated milk, and condensed milk, all topped with a glossy layer of caramel.
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 the water bath)
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of sugar until it turns golden brown. Quickly pour it into a round cake pan.
- Blend the Flan Mixture: In a blender, combine the eggs, evaporated milk, condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Assemble for Baking: Pour the custard mixture over the caramel in the cake pan. Place it in an oven-safe dish filled halfway with hot water.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 50 minutes or until the center is set.
- Chill and Serve: Allow it to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. Unmold onto a plate to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg