Mexican Flan Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cwhite sugar
- 2 tbspwater
- 4 largeeggs
room temperature
- 12 ozevaporated milk
- 14 ozsweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbspvanilla
- ¼ tspground cinnamon
optional
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
In a skillet over medium-low heat add the sugar. Using a heat-proof rubber spatula, move the sugar around gently after it starts to melt. It will clump together, just keep moving it around until it dissolves. Turn heat to low as to not burn it and mash any crystalized sugar lumps until smooth.
- 3
Remove from the heat and add the water. It will bubble up, but stir to mix until a golden-brown caramel sauce comes together. Immediately pour into your flanera, or a 7-inch round pan, and carefully swirl to coat the bottom and slightly up the sides. Set aside to cool.
- 4
In a bowl or 4 cup measuring cup mix together the eggs, evaporated and sweetened condensed milks, vanilla and cinnamon using a whisk or immersion blender.
- 5
Pour the custard mixture through a sieve (to knock out air bubbles) onto the caramel. Attach the lid (flanera) or seal with foil. Place inside a larger pot and add hot water to reach 3/4 way up the side of the flan pan. Transfer to the oven and bake 75 minutes.
- 6
Once cooked, carefully remove from hot water bat and remove lid/foil to cool (it will still jiggle slightly). Once cool, place lid/foil back on and refrigerate 4 hours minimum over overnight.
- 7
Before serving the flan let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes. Slide a knife around the sides to loosen the flan. Place a plate on top and confidently hold the flan pan and plate securely and flip it upside down. Lift the pan up carefully and allow any dripping caramel to go on top and down sides of flan. Slice into 8 servings and enjoy.
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of a truly impressive dessert that brings smiles to everyone's faces? This rich, creamy, and indulgent Mexican flan recipe delivers a show-stopping centerpiece without requiring a trip to a specialty store for fancy ingredients. It's the kind of dessert that looks incredibly elaborate but is surprisingly approachable for the home cook.
What sets this flan apart is its incredible depth of flavor and silken texture, achieved with simple, everyday pantry staples. By thoughtfully combining evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk with fresh eggs, you create a custard that's both deeply satisfying and exquisitely smooth. This foundational blend ensures a consistently perfect result, all crowned with a luscious, homemade caramel.
Prepare for a dessert that offers a symphony of textures and tastes. Each bite delivers a distinct, wobbly custard that melts in your mouth, infused with aromatic vanilla, perfectly complemented by a sweet, slightly bitter caramel sauce that blankets the top. The optional hint of ground cinnamon adds a subtle warmth that elevates the classic flavor profile, making this Mexican flan truly unforgettable. This is an elegant experience, a perfect ending to any meal, and the ideal make-ahead treat that only gets better with a little chill time.
This recipe is beautifully versatile. While the core ingredients create an unparalleled flan, you can easily adjust the optional ground cinnamon to your preference, from a mere whisper to a more pronounced warmth. For those who love a robust vanilla presence, feel free to use a high-quality extract to deepen the aromatic notes.
This magnificent Mexican flan is destined to be the star of your next dinner party, holiday feast, or any special family gathering. Serve it beautifully chilled, allowing its vibrant caramel glaze to truly shine as a beautiful and delicious finale that will have everyone asking for the recipe.