Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Filipino Leche Flan, a decadent caramel custard that’s a favorite dessert for celebrations. This recipe yields a silky smooth flan that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Flan Mixture:
- 12 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Caramelize Sugar: In a saucepan, cook sugar and water until golden caramel forms. Pour into mold.
- Prepare Flan Mixture: Whisk egg yolks, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Strain and pour over caramel.
- Steam or Bake: Cook the flan until set. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Whisk gently to avoid bubbles for a smoother texture.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Traditionally served at celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming or Baking in Water Bath
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
