Easy Mexican Flan Recipe
We're bringing a bit of Latin America custard to your dessert table with a smooth and creamy flan recipe that's made with a few simple ingredients including eggs, vanilla, milk, and a homemade caramel sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup milk whole
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 large egg
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
Make the caramel sauce:
- In a skillet or pan, add the sugar and heat over medium heat until the sugar melts and begins to caramelize and turn a medium brown in color, stirring continuously .
- Once the caramel is golden brown, pour it into the six molds evenly. Gently tilt the molds so the caramel covers the sides and bottom of each of them.
Make the flan mixture:
- In a large bowl, add the eggs and whisk them by hand. (don't use an electric mixer or it will add too much air to the flan).
- Then add in the whole milk, condensed milk and vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
- Divide the mixture between the prepared molds.
- Prepare a water bath:
- Boil 2-3 cups of water in a saucepan.
- Place the molds, filled with the egg mixture, inside a baking dish that's at least 2 inches deep.
- Carefully pour the boiling water into a measuring cup and the gently pour the water around the molds until it reaches the middle of the molds. Note: I like to place the tray in the oven and pour the water in the dish to prevent it from spilling while transferring it to the oven.
- Bake it for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before removing from the molds.
To unmold
- Run a knife around the edges to loosen it.
- Place a small plate on top of the mold and holding tightly, quickly turn it over and allow the flan to transfer to the plate.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- Add a couple of tablespoons of orange juice to the egg mixture.
- The caramel will be very hot, so please be careful when pouring it.
- You can strain the flan mixture before pouring it into the caramel-coated mold to remove air bubbles for an extra smooth texture if you'd like.
- Avoid over-mixing the egg mixture to prevent air getting into the mixture and being more spongy than creamy.
- Don’t avoid the water bath. It helps to cook it gently and prevents it from curdling.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 207mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 481IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.