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Flan de Caramelo

A traditional baked egg custard coated in a rich caramel sauce. Served chilled for a smooth and velvety texture.

80 minMediumServes 8280 cal/serving

CaribbeanDessertOvenVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place a round baking dish inside a roasting pan.

  2. 2

    Melt 1 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden caramel.

  3. 3

    Pour caramel into the baking dish, coating the bottom evenly.

  4. 4

    Blend 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 12 oz evaporated milk, 4 beaten large eggs, 2 beaten large egg yolks, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp fine salt until smooth.

  5. 5

    Strain mixture through a fine sieve into the baking dish.

  6. 6

    Pour hot water into the roasting pan to reach halfway up the baking dish.

  7. 7

    Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly.

  8. 8

    Cool completely, then chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

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Questions

What is Flan de Caramelo?

A traditional baked egg custard coated in a rich caramel sauce. Served chilled for a smooth and velvety texture. This reference files it under Caribbean dessert: made in the oven, rated medium and about 80 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Flan de Caramelo need?

For Flan de Caramelo, 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.

How do I know when Flan de Caramelo is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until edges set and center jiggles slightly.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Flan de Caramelo?

The entry for Flan de Caramelo calls for 14 oz 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.

Does Flan de Caramelo contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs, beaten and 2 large egg yolks, beaten. 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 de Caramelo?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 280 calories, with 7 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Flan de Caramelo the day before?

Yes. Step 7 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly." 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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