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Easy Flan Recipe

Flan is the ultimate creamy and indulgent dessert with a velvety custard base and a rich caramel topping. It’s a classic treat that feels fancy but is surprisingly simple to make. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up this dessert that’s perfect for dinner parties, family gatherings, or even a sweet weeknight treat.
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Equipment

  • - 9-inch round baking dish or flan mold
  • - Large roasting pan
  • - Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Strainer (optional, for a smoother custard)

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 cup 200g granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • - 4 large eggs
  • - 1 can 14 oz/396g sweetened condensed milk
  • - 1 can 12 oz/354ml evaporated milk
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • #### For the Caramel
  • **Melt Sugar:** In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar while stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. The sugar will clump before it melts and turns into a golden-brown liquid.
  • **Pour Caramel:** Immediately pour the melted caramel into your baking dish, tilting the dish to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to let the caramel harden.
  • #### For the Custard
  • **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • **Mix Ingredients:** In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • **Strain (Optional):** For an extra smooth custard, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove any egg lumps.
  • **Pour Custard:** Pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the baking dish.
  • #### Baking the Flan
  • **Prepare Water Bath:** Place the baking dish in a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
  • **Bake:** Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the flan is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
  • **Cool:** Remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • #### Unmolding the Flan
  • Run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it.
  • Place a large plate over the baking dish and quickly invert the flan onto the plate. The caramel will flow over the flan, creating a beautiful topping.