Best 5 Flan De Vanilla Recipes

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Flan, a delectable custard dessert with a rich history and global variations, is a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalizes taste buds. Originating in ancient Rome, this dish has undergone culinary transformations across cultures, resulting in a diverse array of recipes. From the classic Spanish flan, distinguished by its caramel glaze, to the creamy Mexican flan, boasting a hint of cinnamon, each rendition offers a unique taste experience. In this article, we present a collection of flan recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you seek a gluten-free or sugar-free alternative, a traditional baked flan, or a no-bake version, our comprehensive guide has something for every flan enthusiast. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of this timeless dessert, exploring its origins, variations, and the art of creating the perfect flan.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPANISH FLAN



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Delicious Spanish flan, everyone will love it!

Provided by ASOTO

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt sugar until liquefied and golden in color. Carefully pour hot syrup into a 9 inch round glass baking dish, turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Beat in condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour egg mixture into baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven 60 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • To serve, carefully invert on serving plate with edges when completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 100.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 56.7 g

VANILLA FLAN



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Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     dessert

Time 5h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 vanilla bean, split
4 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Put 1/2 cup of the sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until it begins to melt and turns brown around the edges. Pull the melted sugar around the edges toward the center of the un-melted sugar with a heatproof rubber spatula. Continue cooking, pulling the melted sugar, until all the sugar is melted and the caramel is uniformly dark amber (it should smell caramelly but not burnt), 10 to 12 minutes total. (If you still have undissolved lumps of sugar, stir it off heat until melted.) Pour the caramel into 8-by-2-inch deep cake pan in an even layer, 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep. Let the caramel cool; it will crack as it cools and that's ok.
  • Bring the cream, milk and vanilla bean to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and steep for 30 minutes.
  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Put the eggs, salt and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a blender and puree on low speed until smooth and the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
  • Strain the cream mixture into the egg mixture and blend at low speed to combine, discarding any solids. Skim the foam off the top and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Remove any remaining foam from the top and cover the dish tightly with foil.
  • Line a roasting pan with a clean kitchen towel; this will keep the baking dish from sliding and it will insulate the flan, preventing it from overcooking. Set the baking dish on a towel and pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the baking dish; the flan should not be floating. Bake the flan until it looks set like gelatin(it will wobble when gently shaken), 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, remove the foil and let cool. Cover the dish with plastic and refrigerate until set and cold, at least 3 hours and up to 24.
  • When ready to serve, run a paring knife around the edges of the flan to loosen. Invert it onto a platter. Serve cold. The flan can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Unmold and serve.

VANILLA FLAN



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Sweet, creamy and comforting, flan is a universally known Spanish dessert. The rich treat is the perfect finale to a spicy meal, especially when served with a cup of strong coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
5 eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar begins to melt. Using a pastry brush dipped in cold water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook, without stirring, until amber brown, about 25 minutes., Quickly pour into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan, tilting to coat bottom of pan. Place pan in a large baking pan; let stand for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325°. In a blender, combine eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Cover and process 1 minute or until well blended. Slowly pour into prepared baking pan., Add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove baking pan from water bath; cool 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight., To serve flan, run a knife around edge of pan; quickly invert onto a rimmed serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

FLAN DE VANILLA



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Flan is a traditional Mexican dessert with many variations. My version is sweet with a pleasant vanilla flavor and luscious caramel sauce.-Shelisa Terry, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
1-1/3 cups whole milk
1-1/3 cups half-and-half cream
3 large eggs
4 egg large yolks
Dash salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small heavy saucepan, spread 3/4 cup sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium amber color, about 5 minutes. Quickly pour into six ungreased 6-oz. custard cups., In a small saucepan, heat milk and cream until bubbles form around sides of pan; remove from heat. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, salt and remaining sugar until blended but not foamy. Slowly whisk in hot milk mixture. Stir in vanilla., Place custard cups in a baking pan large enough to hold them without touching. Pour egg mixture into cups. Place pan on oven rack; add very hot water to pan to within 1/2 in. of top of cups. Bake 35-40 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove cups from water bath immediately to a wire rack; cool 10 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., To unmold, run a knife around edges and invert onto individual rimmed dishes. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition Facts :

FLAN DE LECHE



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This traditional Iberian flan, is now sometimes called "Flan a la Antigua," or Flan of the Past. That's because it doesn't include the common New World ingredients of condensed and evaporated milk. Instead, it is pure poetry made of eggs, sugar and milk. It does call for modern technology - blender and microwave - to streamline the preparation. The edge of sharp caramel against the round sweetness of custard is what makes the dish, so be sure to cook the caramel well past golden.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups whole milk, or 2 cups whole milk and 1 cup heavy cream
2 strips lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make caramel: Pour 1 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water into a saucepan, preferably one that is white or light-colored inside. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, swirling the pan to combine the sugar and water. Do not stir. Let boil until deep amber in color, swirling the pan occasionally to caramelize evenly, about 10 minutes total. Watch the pan carefully after the mixture starts turning golden; it will quickly become light brown, then amber, then dark amber.
  • Immediately pour caramel into a 9- by -5-inch loaf pan and swirl to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to harden.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a saucepan or microwaveable bowl or pitcher, combine milk, lemon zest, salt and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar. Over low heat or in the microwave, heat through, stirring to melt the sugar. Set aside.
  • In a blender (or using a hand blender in a pitcher), combine eggs, egg yolks and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
  • Remove the lemon zest strips from the hot milk mixture. With the blender running, gradually pour the milk mixture into the eggs. Go very slowly at first so that the eggs don't cook from the heat of the milk. Blend just until smooth. Pour egg-milk mixture into the caramel-lined pan.
  • Place a 9- by- 13-inch baking dish in the lower third of oven. Carefully place the loaf pan in the baking dish. Pour hot tap water into the baking dish until it comes about halfway up the sides of the loaf pan. (Don't worry if the oven seems to be losing heat; the flan will adjust.)
  • Bake 55 to 65 minutes, until flan is set but still jiggly in the center. Remove flan from water bath and cool on a rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold and firm, at least 8 hours or up to 3 days. The caramel will soften as it sits.
  • To unmold, run a thin sharp knife around the edges. Center a flat-bottomed platter or serving dish with a rim on top of the pan and, holding both, carefully flip the pan and plate together. The flan will fall onto the plate with a squelch; lift off the pan and let the caramel run all over the top. (If the flan doesn't come out, flip it back over and rest the bottom of the pan on a hot wet kitchen towel for a few minutes, to melt the caramel.) Serve chilled, in slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 373, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 114 milligrams, Sugar 54 grams, TransFat 0 grams

This flan recipe offers a rich and creamy flan de vainilla, a classic dessert from Spain. Here are some tips and the conclusion based on the recipe to ensure success in making this delightful dish:

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh eggs, milk, cream, and vanilla extract are essential for creating a smooth and flavorful flan. Look for organic or local ingredients whenever possible.
  • Caramelize the sugar properly: The caramelized sugar is what gives the flan its signature golden-brown color and rich flavor. Make sure to stir the sugar continuously until it reaches an amber color.
  • Strain the custard mixture: Straining the custard mixture before baking removes any lumps and ensures a smooth, velvety texture. Use a fine-mesh strainer to catch any small particles.
  • Bake the flan in a water bath: Baking the flan in a water bath creates a gentle and humid environment that helps prevent the flan from cracking or overcooking.
  • Chill the flan before serving: After baking, let the flan cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating it for several hours or overnight. Chilling the flan helps it set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Flan de vainilla is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create a flan that is creamy, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process of making this classic dessert.

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