Indulge in the creamy goodness of this classic baked flan. This dessert is rich, velvety, and incredibly delicious. The smooth custard is infused with a hint of vanilla and topped with a caramelized sugar glaze. It's the perfect ending to any meal and guarantees to leave your guests impressed. With this simple recipe, you can easily recreate this popular Spanish dessert in your own kitchen. Prepare to be swept away by the melt-in-your-mouth texture and exquisite flavor of this homemade baked flan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Water (for baking)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat until it turns into a golden caramel color. Be careful not to burn it.
- Pour the caramelized sugar into a 9-inch round baking dish, tilting the dish to ensure the entire bottom is covered.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.
- Place the baking dish in a larger baking pan. Fill the larger pan with water, creating a water bath for the flan.
- Carefully transfer the pans to the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the flan is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the flan for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to fully set.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges of the baking dish to loosen the flan. Invert it onto a serving plate, allowing the caramel sauce to flow over the flan.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
