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simple caramel flan

(8 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Linda Orellano
@loflo60
Haleyville, AL

This is a very easy flan to make. The tricky part is making the caramel. To make a richer flan, you can use 2 cups of heavy cream instead of the evaporated milk. My mother-in-law was Spanish. She hailed from New York City but her parents were from Puerto Rico and South America. This is one of my favorite recipes she shared with me. Our YaYa is gone from this world now but lives in our hearts and we remember her with the wonderful food she always prepared with LOVE for us.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Serve this simple caramel flan for a special event or holiday dinner and watch everyone swoon. The custard is firm, but smooth and creamy with hints of cinnamon. When turned onto a serving platter, the gooey caramel pours out. Each bite will melt in your mouth.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(8 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For simple caramel flan

  • 1 1/2 c
    granulated sugar; divided
  • 6 lg
    eggs
  • 1 can
    Carnation evaporated milk (12 oz)
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanillia
  • 1/8 tsp
    Kosher salt
  • whipped cream for topping, if desired

How To Make simple caramel flan

Test Kitchen Tips
We used an 8.5-inch flan pan, and it took about 55 minutes to bake. Baking time will vary based on the pan used. We suggest baking for 40 minutes and then checking every 5 minutes.
  • Grease a pan or ramekins.
    1
    Grease a flan pan, medium baking dish, or 6 small individual ramekins or custard cups. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle sugar in a saucepan.
    2
    In a hot heavy saucepan or iron skillet, sprinkle 3/4 cup of the sugar. Turn the stove down to medium heat.
  • Let the sugar melt to create caramel.
    3
    Let the sugar melt and brown to make caramel for flan.
  • Add caramel to the baking dish.
    4
    Remove from heat. Evenly distribute the caramel at the bottom of the dish.
  • Beat sugar, salt, and eggs.
    5
    In a large bowl, add the remaining 3/4 cup of the sugar, salt, and eggs. Beat well.
  • Mix in an of evaporated milk.
    6
    Add the can of evaporated milk. Mix well.
  • Mix in cinnamon and vanilla extract.
    7
    Add cinnamon and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Pour into the baking dish with the caramel.
    8
    Pour into the baking dish.
  • Place pan in a water bath.
    9
    Place into a large, deep baking pan. Add hot water to pan about halfway up the dish. Cover with aluminum foil and make steam holes in the top.
  • Bake the flan.
    10
    Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes (ovens vary) or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Check to see if flan is baked and cool.
    11
    Carefully remove from the water bath. Cool for about 30 minutes. Then cover and place in the fridge for several hours to chill.
  • Invert Simple Caramel Flan onto a serving dish.
    12
    To serve, take a knife and go around the outer edge. Then invert it onto a dessert plate. The caramel on the bottom will run down the sides but thats ok.
  • Slice of Simple Caramel Flan with berries.
    13
    Serve with whipped cream or just as is.
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