Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Spanish Flan, a creamy custard dessert crowned with a luscious layer of golden caramel. This traditional treat evokes memories of family gatherings and sunlit plazas in Spain, making it the perfect ending to any meal. With its rich vanilla flavor and smooth texture, each spoonful is a celebration of sweet nostalgia. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this flan will impress your guests and leave them asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided: ¾ cup for caramel, ¼ cup for custard)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- To create the caramel, heat ¾ cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden brown. Carefully pour into a baking dish and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, remaining sugar (¼ cup), vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture gently over the cooled caramel in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish into a larger pan filled with hot water (water bath) and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate to reveal the caramel topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 165mg