Go Back
easy flan recipe

Easy Flan Recipe

Easy flan recipe to help you make creamy delicious flan in three simple steps.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, British, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican
Servings 4 Medium size flan

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

Keyword easy flan recipe