- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 120 kcal
Quick summary
“The Homemade Flan is a tasty and easy-to-make dessert. Serves four portions and is ideal for parties and special meals.”
What you need to know
- Precisa de poucos ingredientes e é simples de preparar
- Serve quatro porções
- Tem um tempo de preparo de 20 minutos e de cozimento de 30 minutos
- Resulta em um flan firme e macio
Ingredients
Main
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (395g)
- 1 can of milk (use the same measure as the condensed milk can)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
Principal
- Start by making the syrup: in a pan, mix the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup takes on a golden color.
- Pour the caramelized syrup into the pudding mold, spreading it evenly.
- In the blender, mix the condensed milk, milk, and eggs until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
- Pour this mixture into the pan over the syrup.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Place the pan in a larger pan with water, creating a water bath.
- Cook over medium heat for approximately 1 hour, or until firm.
- After the cooking time, remove from heat and let it cool.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before unmolding.
- When serving, run a knife around the edges to release the flan from the pan and unmold onto a plate.
- Decorate to taste and enjoy!
Chef's tips
- Use calda caramelizada para dar um toque especial à base de leite
- Misture leite condensado e leite antes de acrescentar os ovos para obter uma mistura homogênea
- Cubra a forma com papel alumínio para evitar queimaduras
Variations
- Adicione um pouco de baunilha ao leite condensado para dar um toque de sabor
- Adicione 1 colher de sopa de creme de leite para dar mais cremosidade ao flan
- Adicione 1 colher de sopa de baunilha ao leite condensado para dar um toque de sabor
Substitutions
- Substitua o açúcar por demerara para dar um sabor mais natural
- Use leite de coco em vez de leite para dar um toque de suavidade
- Substitua o leite condensado por leite de coco para uma versão mais saudável
How to store
Leave the flan in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before unmolding, or up to 2 days
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze, as it can cause deformations in the mold. If necessary, thaw at room temperature before unmolding
What to serve with
It pairs well with fruits like strawberries or berries, or even on its own.
Frequently asked questions
What to do if the Flan is stuck to the mold?
If the flan is stuck, let it cool for a few minutes and then unmold using a knife to release the flan from the mold.
How do I make the caramel syrup?
In a pan, mix sugar and water and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and has a golden color.
How long should the Flan take to cook?
The flan should take approximately 1 hour over medium heat.
How do I unmold the flan?
Unmold the flan onto a plate using a knife to loosen the flan from the mold.
Should I put the aluminum foil before or after putting the flan in the pot?
It must be placed before putting the flan in the pan to form the water bath.
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