Mexican Flan (Baked Caramel Custard) Recipe
Description: This traditional Mexican and Spanish dessert is an absolute favorite, and for good reason! With its creamy texture and rich caramel flavor, Mexican Flan is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Despite its elegant appearance, this dessert is surprisingly easy to make, perfect for impressing guests or simply treating yourself to a decadent treat.
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍮
Keywords: Fruit, Mexican, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Free Of…, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 6 | Eggs |
| 3 cups | Milk |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | Orange peel |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 169.2
- Fat Content: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 121.8mg
- Sodium Content: 78.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.8g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 20.1g
- Protein Content: 6.2g
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
Instructions:
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Prepare Caramel:
- Heat 1/2 cup of sugar in a heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it melts and turns a dark golden color.
- Remove from heat and immediately pour the caramel into a 4 1/2 cup metal ring mold, swishing it around to evenly coat the bottom of the mold.
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Prepare Flan Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
- Stir in the milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, vanilla extract, and grated orange peel until well combined.
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Bake:
- Place the caramel-coated ring mold into a larger baking pan and place it on an oven rack.
- Pour the egg mixture into the ring mold.
- Pour the hottest tap water possible around the ring mold to a depth of 1 inch.
- Bake at 325°F for close to 1 hour or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Chill:
- Once baked, remove the flan from the oven and cool it on a wire rack.
- Chill the flan in the refrigerator for at least 3 1/2 hours to set.
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Unmold and Serve:
- To unmold the flan, loosen the edges with a spatula, gently slipping the spatula down the sides to let air in.
- Place a serving platter over the mold and carefully flip it to allow the flan to slip onto the platter.
- Spoon any remaining caramel from the mold on top of the flan.
- Optionally, garnish with sliced fruit piled in the center before serving.
Enjoy this delightful Mexican Flan as a sweet ending to any meal, or as a special treat for any occasion! Its creamy texture and caramel flavor are sure to impress your family and friends.
