mexican flan
(2 ratings)
Creamy, sweet and easy to make!
(2 ratings)
yield
4 -6
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr
Ingredients For mexican flan
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1 1/2 csugar
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4eggs
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1 (14) ozsweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
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1 cwater
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1 tsppure vanilla extract
How To Make mexican flan
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1Caramelize sugar by pouring into a heavy saucepan and stirring continuously with a WOODEN spoon over a low flame until sugar melts and turns golden brown.
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2Pour sugar immediately into a 1-quart casserole, coating the bottom and sides evenly (accomplished by holding casserole dish in your hands and carefully tilting to coat sides). **BE CAREFUL WITH POURING OF HOT SUGAR AS IT CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS!
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3Allow sugar to cool.
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4Prepare custard by beating eggs, adding milk and vanilla; mix well.
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5Pour into casserole and set casserole into larger pan containing 1-inch of hot water.
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6Bake at 350°F for 1-1 1/2 hours or until knife inserted comes out clean. It should be golden brown on top.
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7To serve: Loosen around sides with a spatula and turn onto a serving dish.
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8Chill and serve with the sauce created from the casserole dish.
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