Description
Experience the magic of The Best Spanish Flan, a velvety dessert that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich caramel flavor and smooth texture. This luscious treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to quiet evenings at home. Each bite melts in your mouth, delivering a harmonious blend of sweetness and a hint of citrus that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt granulated sugar until it turns golden brown, stirring gently to prevent burning.
- Mix Flan Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and optional citrus zest until smooth.
- Combine Layers: Pour warm caramel into a baking dish, then quickly add the flan mixture on top without stirring.
- Bake in Water Bath: Place the flan dish in a larger baking pan filled halfway with hot water. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. To serve, run a knife around the edges and flip onto a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg