Classic Mexican Flan
This creamy, rich flan features a delicate custard base with a sweet caramel topping. It's a traditional Mexican dessert that is surprisingly simple to make at home, perfect for special occasions or a sweet ending to any meal.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 5 h 20 min
- Porcije
- 6
- Težina
- Srednje
- Po porciji
- 493 kcal
Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati jaja i mlijeko. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.
Priprema
Sastojci
caramel
- 0,75 šalicagranulated sugar
- 2 žlicawater
custard
- 1 limenkasweetened condensed milk
- 1 limenkaevaporated milk
- 4 komlarge egg
- 1 žličicavanilla extract
- 50 gcream cheese, softened(neobavezno)
Oprema
saucepan · blender · wire rack · knife · baking dish · roasting pan
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Oko 10 min
- 2
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water for the caramel over medium heat.
Oko 1 min
- 3
Cook the sugar mixture without stirring, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns a rich amber color.
Oko 8 min
Napomena kuhara: Watch carefully as it can burn quickly once it starts to color.
- 4
Immediately pour the hot caramel into a 9-inch round baking dish or a flan mold, tilting the dish to coat the bottom evenly.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Work quickly as the caramel sets fast.
- 5
In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, large eggs, vanilla extract, and cream cheese (if using).
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smoother blend.
- 6
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
Oko 1 min
- 7
Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cooled caramel in the baking dish.
Oko 1 min
- 8
Place the baking dish into a larger roasting pan.
- 9
Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it comes about halfway up the sides of the flan dish.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: This creates a water bath (bain-marie) which helps the flan cook gently and evenly.
- 10
Carefully transfer the roasting pan with the flan to the preheated oven.
- 11
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
Oko 1 h
Napomena kuhara: A knife inserted near the edge should come out clean.
- 12
Remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature.
Oko 30 min
- 13
Once cooled, cover the flan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Oko 4 h
Napomena kuhara: Chilling is crucial for the flan to firm up and for the caramel to liquefy.
- 14
To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the flan to loosen it.
Oko 1 min
- 15
Place a serving plate upside down over the flan dish and carefully invert the flan onto the plate.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: The caramel sauce will pour over the flan as it releases.
Po porciji
Nutritivne vrijednosti
- Kalorije
- 493,2kcal
- Bjelančevine
- 14,7g
- Ugljikohidrati
- 72,9g
- Masti
- 15,2g
- Šećeri
- 63g
Procijenjeno prema količinama sastojaka u receptu. Vrijednosti mogu varirati ovisno o robnim markama i zamjenama.
Pravilno čuvanje
Store leftover flan covered in the refrigerator.