Easy flan recipe will help you make ,Silky smooth, creamy, rich and sweet custard topped with oozing caramel sauce .Creme Caramel/milk leche/custard flan/ caramel flan, is an international favourite. The variation of names is a testament to how far reaching across the globe this favourite dessert really is.
EASY FLAN/ CREME CARAMEL IN THREE STEPS
Creme caramel/flan is one of the easiest desserts that we can make at home.
Here is how we can make this easy flan/creme caramel in three simple steps.
Ingredients
4 Large Eggs
Granulated sugar – half a cup
Milk – 2 cups (1 cup = 250ml)
Vanilla essence – 1 tsp,
Pinch of salt to balance the sweetness
Sugar for caramelizing – 6 tbsp
HOW TO MAKE FLAN
Step 1 :Prepare the caramel
Pour in sugar and enough water to dissolve the sugar.Here i have used 1/3 cup of water for 6 tbsp of sugar.
Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Heat the sugar syrup for caramelizing in a sauce pan over a medium low heat. Once it starts caramelizing, do not stir. Just swirl the pan. Do not make it too dark as it will taste bitter. When it reaches a nice golden color, remove from flame.
Pour the prepared caramel into ramekins or into moulds of your preference. Swirl the pan well to coat the base of the moulds evenly.
Let it set aside and while you make the custard.
Step 2 :Prepare the custard
For the custard – Add eggs, sugar,Vanilla extract and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend for a few seconds.
Then add milk to it and again blend well. We don’t want to get too much froth into the mixture as it may cause a foamy layer on top when baked.
Strain it into a bowl (for the perfect smooth texture).
Pour this mixture into the prepared ramekins.
Fill a baking dish with hot water up to a quarter portion of the tray. Place the prepared ramekins in it ).
Step 3 :Bake it in a 320 F preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes.
Once done, let it cool and then refrigerate it for 4 hours or preferably overnight.
Take it out from the refrigerator, carefully run a knife along the sides of the pan.
Place a plate over the pan, then slowly turn it upside down. Serve chilled.
You can also prepare this in a steamer or pressure cooker. If so, you have to cover the moulds with an aluminum foil. Lower the heat once the steam comes out. Never use the weight or whistle.
- Cover the top of the mold using an Aluminum foil
- Steam the mold with egg and milk mixture for 30 to 35 minutes.
- After steaming, let the temperature cool down then refrigerate
- Serve the dessert.Share the Happiness!
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Watch the video : Easy Flan Recipe
Easy Flan Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Large Eggs
- Half cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Milk (1 cup = 250ml)
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- Pinch of salt to balance the sweetness
- 6 tbsp Sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
Step 1 :Prepare the caramel
- Pour in sugar and enough water to dissolve the sugar.Here i have used 1/3 cup of water for 6 tbsp of sugar.Stir until the sugar dissolves.Heat the sugar syrup for caramelizing in a sauce pan over a medium low heat. Once it starts caramelizing, do not stir. Just swirl the pan. Do not make it too dark as it will taste bitter. When it reaches a nice golden color, remove from flame.Pour the prepared caramel into ramekins or into moulds of your preference. Swirl the pan well to coat the base of the moulds evenly.Let it set aside and while you make the custard.
Prepare the custard
- For the custard – Add eggs, sugar,Vanilla extract and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend for a few seconds.Then add milk to it and again blend well. We don't want to get too much froth into the mixture as it may cause a foamy layer on top when baked.Strain it into a bowl (for the perfect smooth texture).Pour this mixture into the prepared ramekins.Fill a baking dish with hot water up to a quarter portion of the tray. Place the prepared ramekins in it ).
Bake @ 320F preheated oven for 45-55 minutes
- Once done, let it cool and then refrigerate it for 4 hours or preferably overnight.Take it out from the refrigerator, carefully run a knife along the sides of the pan.Place a plate over the pan, then slowly turn it upside down. Serve chilled.
- You can also prepare this in a steamer or pressure cooker. If so, you have to cover the moulds with an aluminum foil. Lower the heat once the steam comes out. Never use the weight or whistle.
- Cover the top of the mold using an Aluminum foil.Steam the mold with egg and milk mixture for 30 to 35 minutes.After steaming, let the temperature cool down then refrigerate.Serve the dessert.Share the Happiness!
Video
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Shilpa Khanna
Tuesday 26th of September 2023
Hi .. Bincy .. loved everything that I have tried so far :) Quick question, can we store this after taking out from the molds ? If yes for how many days I’m the refrigerator? Or should I let it be in the mood and later on demold when about to serve Thanks
Mary
Monday 25th of September 2023
can i use 1 big pan for this recipe?
C Hill
Monday 28th of August 2023
Just wondering if i need to butter the ramekins before pouring ingredients into them?
Elizabeth
Sunday 18th of June 2023
Hi so the flanc custard came out silky and very good.
Elizabeth
Sunday 18th of June 2023
Ok. So my first time making a flanc. First. Had to make the caramel three time and the fourth time checked for another recipe. So I used 2 cups of sugar and 2/3 cup of water and had the sauce pan hot poured the giver then quickly put the water and used a wooden spoon to mix the sugar the. I just let the stove do its job. On mes high to high when it started to turn brown I only moved the pot. This gave me enough for 7 small ramekins. The oven also has to be at 350 for a full hour. Cause what was mentioned my custard was still like water. Not sure my custard is ok but I hope the recopie is good one. Not too impressed this far