Authentic Mexican Flan
Indulge in the delightful taste of Authentic Mexican Flan, a creamy custard dessert that is as visually stunning as it is delicious. With its smooth texture and rich caramel topping, this traditional dish is perfect for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a simple family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sugar (for caramel)
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: Melt sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden. Quickly pour into a round baking dish, swirling to coat.
- Mix the Custard: In a blender, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt; blend until smooth. Pour over the caramel in the baking dish.
- Bake the Flan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the filled baking dish in a larger pan and add hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the water bath for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. To serve, run a knife around edges before inverting onto a plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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