Description
Indulge in the creamy, decadent goodness of Filipino Leche Flan, a traditional caramel custard that’s rich in flavor and silky in texture. This dessert is a favorite at gatherings and celebrations, loved for its luscious sweetness and velvety smoothness.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Flan Mixture:
- 10 large egg yolks
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir until sugar dissolves, then cook until golden brown. Pour into pan, allow to harden.
- Prepare Flan Mixture: Whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Strain mixture and pour over caramel.
- Bake: Cover with foil, place in water bath, bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes.
- Chill and Serve: Cool, refrigerate for 4 hours. Invert onto plate before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using whole eggs and yolks.
- Strain the mixture for a smoother texture.
- Flan can also be steamed on stovetop as an alternative to baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Steaming
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
