Easy Flan Recipe
This Easy Flan Recipe is a creamy, caramel-topped dessert that comes together effortlessly with just five simple ingredients. Flan is a classic custard dessert loved for its silky texture and rich caramel flavor.
Equipment
- 9-inch round baking dish or flan mold
- Large roasting pan
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Strainer (optional)
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar for caramel
- 5 large eggs
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar until it turns golden brown and smooth. Stir gently to avoid clumps.
- Immediately pour the caramel into a 9-inch round baking dish, tilting it to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to let the caramel harden.
- Make the Custard
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- For an extra silky texture, strain the custard through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean bowl.
- Combine and Bake
- Pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish inside a large roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish (this creates a water bath).
- Cover the flan with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Chill
- Remove the flan from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Unmold and Serve
- Run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it.
- Place a serving plate over the baking dish and carefully invert the flan onto the plate. The caramel will flow over the top as a sauce.