Flan Argentino

Name: Flan Argentino
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel); 1 can sweetened condensed milk; 1 can evaporated milk; 5 eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 tsp salt

Silky smooth custard dessert with a caramel topping and glazed sauce. A classic Argentine sweetness perfect after a meal, served chilled.

80 minMediumServes 8280 cal/serving

ArgentinianDessertOvenVegetarian

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
5 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
2

In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel) over medium heat (without stirring, but you can tilt the pan). When it turns golden amber, about 8 minutes, pour it carefully into a round flan mold or baking dish, coating the bottom and sides.
3

In a blender, combine 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 can evaporated milk, 5 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt.
4

Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
5

Carefully pour the custard mixture into the caramel-coated mold.
6

Place the flan mold into a larger roasting pan filled with hot water that comes halfway up the sides of the mold (water bath).
7

Bake for 50-60 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggles in the center when gently shaken.
8

Remove from the water bath and let cool to room temperature.
9

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
10

To serve, run a thin knife around the edges and invert onto a serving platter so the caramel sauce drips down over the flan.

Questions

Can I make Flan Argentino dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 can evaporated milk. Swap the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product; the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Flan Argentino keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Flan Argentino?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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