Classic Flan with Caramel Sauce
A creamy and smooth caramel custard dessert with a rich caramel topping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, then pour into a baking dish to coat the bottom.
- Blend eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour mixture over caramelized sugar in the baking dish.
- Place dish in a larger pan and fill the outer pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Invert onto a plate before serving.
Notes
- Use a kitchen towel to handle the hot baking dish.
- For a smoother texture, strain the custard mixture before baking.
- Chilling overnight enhances flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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