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slice of creamy flan recipe mexican topped with fresh raspberries and a mint leaf, drizzled with caramel sauce on a white plate.

flan recipe mexican

This flan recipe mexican delivers a rich and creamy dessert with a deep caramel flavor. Made with three different types of milk, this flan offers a smooth, silky texture and is a family favorite, passed down through generations. It’s perfect for any special occasion and a great make-ahead dessert!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
: Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast Brunch Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Granulated sugar - For caramel
  • ¼ cup Water -
  • 2 Whole eggs -
  • 4 Egg yolks -
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk -14 oz can
  • 1 can Evaporated milk -12 oz can
  • 1 cup Whole milk -
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla - extract
  • Pinch Salt -

Equipment

  • 1 Round flan mold (8-9 inch) (or bundt pan )
  • 1 Large roasting pan (For the water bath )
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (For straining custard )
  • 1 Mixing Bowls (For mixing custard)
  • 1 Whisk (For mixing custard )

Method
 

  1. Add sugar and water to the flan mold, heat until the sugar dissolves, swirl the pan gently and cook until deep amber color. Tilt pan to coat bottom and sides, and let cool.
  2. Strain eggs and yolks into a bowl, whisk in condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, vanilla, and salt. Strain mixture into the caramel-lined mold.
  3. Place the flan mold in a roasting pan, add hot water halfway up the sides, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes. Check with a knife to see if set.
  4. After baking, invert onto a plate, remove from the water bath, and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Serve chilled and enjoy the deliciously smooth flan with a golden caramel topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 145mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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