Flan - Silky, smooth, custard like texture and caramel topping. Easy to make and delicious to eat, this Flan recipe is a win-win. This flan is originated from Mexico and it is also known as Mexican flan, Spanish Flan, Tres Leches Flan. Learn how to make the best flan with step by step pictures & video. If you enjoy this recipe, check my caramel custard & eggless creme caramel.
Take sugar in a pan, melt it gently on medium heat. Dont stir. Keep cooking on medium heat till caramel colour. Now once sugar has reached caramel colour. Pour it into the pan and swirl the pan to coat the entire pan and the sides of the pan.
Now take all ingredients in a blender and blend till creamy. Pour this into the pan over the caramel.
Now place the pan into a bigger pan. Fill with hot boiling water. Till it is half way through. Now pop this into a 180 degree C oven. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 mins.
Remove the flan from oven, gently remove the mould from the tray and place it into the fridge for minimum 2 hours or overnight.
Remove the flan from oven, gently remove the sides using a knife. Invert the mould on to a serving plate. Slice and serve.
Dulce De Leche Flan
Follow the same recipe, instead of condensed milk use dulce de leche.
Bake at 180 degree C for 40 mins in a water bath and chill in fridge for 6 to 8 hours. Un mould, slice and serve.
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Notes
Don't over cook the caramel, else the sugar might get burnt and taste bitter.
Instead of evaporated milk, you can use regular milk.
Instead of using blender, you can blend the custard in a bowl using a whisk.
Once flan is baked, chill in fridge till it is completely cold and set before unmoulding.