Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this classic American flan that combines a velvety smooth custard with a sweet caramelized topping. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and will surely impress your guests with its decadent taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until it turns into a golden caramel.
- Pour the caramel into a round baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the custard mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in a larger baking pan and fill with hot water to create a water bath.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the flan is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- To serve, run a knife around the edge of the flan and invert onto a serving plate.
- Slice and enjoy the creamy and caramelized American classic flan!
Interesting Facts
Flan originated in Ancient Rome and was later introduced to the Americas by Spanish colonizers.
The caramelized sugar in flan is known as 'caramel' and adds a rich flavor to the dessert.
Flan is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries and has evolved to include various regional flavors.