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🍮 Creamy Caramel Flan 🍮

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This Creamy Caramel Flan is a classic and elegant dessert with a rich, smooth custard and a luscious caramel sauce. It’s easy to make yet impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. Each spoonful melts in your mouth, leaving a lingering taste of creamy caramel sweetness.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Caramel:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1/4 cup water 💧

For the Custard:

  • 4 large eggs 🥚
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 🥛
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 🥛
  • 1 cup whole milk 🥛
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Make the Caramel:

  1. Prepare the caramel:
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let the mixture come to a boil. Cook until it turns a golden amber color (5-7 minutes).
  1. Pour the caramel:
  • Quickly and carefully pour the caramel into the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan or flan mold. Swirl the pan to coat the bottom evenly with the caramel. Set aside to let it harden.

2. Prepare the Custard:

  1. Preheat the oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  1. Mix the custard:
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  1. Strain the mixture:
  • For an extra smooth flan, pour the custard mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl to remove any egg solids.
  1. Pour into the mold:
  • Gently pour the custard mixture over the hardened caramel in the cake pan.

3. Bake the Flan:

  1. Prepare the water bath:
  • Place the cake pan in a larger baking dish. Pour hot water into the larger dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan. This water bath helps the flan cook evenly.
  1. Bake:
  • Carefully transfer the baking dish to the oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  1. Cool and chill:
  • Remove the flan from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set completely.

4. Serve:

  1. Unmold the flan:
  • Run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it. Place a large serving plate over the top of the pan and quickly invert it. Gently lift the pan to reveal the flan with the caramel sauce flowing over the top.
  1. Slice and serve:
  • Cut into wedges and serve chilled. Enjoy the creamy, rich, and caramel-filled goodness!

🍽️ Tips:

  • Avoid overbaking: The flan is done when it’s set but still has a slight wobble in the center. It will continue to firm up as it cools.
  • Storage: Keep the flan covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 50-60 minutes
⏱️ Chilling Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
🍽️ Servings: 8
🔥 Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal per serving

This Creamy Caramel Flan is a decadent and silky dessert that melts in your mouth. The contrast of the smooth custard and the rich caramel sauce makes every bite irresistible. 🍮🌿🍬