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A smooth and creamy flan recipe with a golden caramel top, garnished with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint. The custard sits in a pool of caramel sauce on a ceramic plate, ready to be served.

Flan Recipe

This easy flan recipe brings together a smooth custard with a rich caramel topping, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. It’s simple, forgiving, and can be made ahead for parties or dinners.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican, Spanish
Keyword: Best flan recipe, Easy flan recipe, Easy flan recipe with milk, Flan recipe with cream cheese, Mexican flan recipe, Orange flan recipe, Spanish flan recipe, Traditional flan recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottom saucepan (For making the caramel)
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer (For straining the custard mixture)
  • 4-6 Flan molds or ramekins (For individual servings)
  • 1 Large roasting pan (For the water bath during baking)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For checking doneness and unmolding)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For mixing and scraping)

Ingredients

For the Caramel:

  • 1cup Granulated sugar Sugar
  • 2tbsp Water Water
  • 1tsp Lemon juice Lemon juice - To prevent crystallization

For the Custard:

  • 4 Large eggs Eggs
  • 2 Egg yolks Egg yolks
  • 2cups Whole milk Whole milk
  • 1cup Heavy cream Heavy cream
  • ¾cup Granulated sugar Sugar
  • 1tsp Pure vanilla extract Vanilla extract
  • Pinch Salt Salt

Optional Flavor Boosters:

  • 1tsp Orange zest Orange zest - For a citrus boost
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Cinnamon stick - Adds a warm flavor
  • 1tsp Coconut extract Coconut extract - For a tropical twist
  • 1tbsp Rum or brandy Rum or brandy - For a richer flavor

Instructions

  • Combine sugar and water, then cook until it turns golden amber.
    Top-down view of caramel being swirled in a saucepan as a yellow liquid is being poured in.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
    Overhead view of a custard mixture being whisked in a bowl surrounded by eggs, flour, milk, and vanilla.
  • Slowly add hot milk to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
    Tray filled with individual crème brûlée ramekins, fresh from the oven, showing caramelized tops.
  • Strain the custard through a fine mesh to remove any lumps.
    Close-up of a flan being topped with caramel sauce using a spoon, with ramekins of flan in the background.
  • Pour the custard into molds and bake at 325°F in a water bath.
    A smooth and creamy flan recipe with a golden caramel top, garnished with fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint. The custard sits in a pool of caramel sauce on a ceramic plate, ready to be served.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 125g | Calories: 290kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 185mg (62%) | Sodium: 90mg (4%) | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Sugar: 33g (37%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 100mg (10%) | Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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