Banh Flan

Name: Banh Flan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 4 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 14 oz sweetened condensed milk; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup brewed espresso, chilled

A classic Vietnamese dessert of silky egg custard topped with dark caramel sauce and served with a splash of brewed espresso.

55 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

VietnameseDessertStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
2 cups whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup brewed espresso, chilled

Instructions

1

Melt 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat without stirring until caramel turns deep golden brown.
2

Divide the caramel immediately among 6 ramekins and set aside to cool.
3

Gently whisk 4 large eggs and 2 large egg yolks in a bowl until smooth.
4

Heat 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups whole milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a saucepan until warm to the touch.
5

Whisk warm milk into eggs, strain through a sieve, and pour into caramel-lined ramekins.
6

Cover ramekins with foil and steam over simmering water for 25 minutes until set.
7

Chill for 4 hours, unmold onto plates, and pour 1/2 cup chilled brewed espresso over each flan.

Questions

Can I make Banh Flan dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups whole milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Banh Flan keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Banh Flan?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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