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Flan Argentino

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

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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. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.

  5. 5

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

  6. 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. 7

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

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  10. 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.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Flan Argentino need?

For Flan Argentino, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour, in step 7.

Why does Flan Argentino bake in a water bath?

Step 6 reads: "Place the flan mold into a larger roasting pan filled with hot water that comes halfway up the sides of the mold (water bath)." The water holds the outside of the dish at a gentle, even temperature, so the custard sets without curdling or cracking. Step 6 sets it up; use hot tap water, not boiling.

What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk in Flan Argentino?

The entry for Flan Argentino calls for 1 can sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Is Flan Argentino vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 1 can evaporated milk and 5 eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Flan Argentino contain eggs?

Yes: 5 eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Flan Argentino?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 280 calories, with 8 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 110 mg sodium.

Which part of Flan Argentino can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 7. Step 7 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Bake for 50-60 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggles in the center when gently shaken." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 8 when you are ready to finish.

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