Flan, a delectable dessert with a rich history and diverse variations, is a culinary treasure that has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts worldwide. This creamy custard treat boasts a velvety texture, a symphony of flavors, and an enticing caramel glaze that adds a touch of sweetness and crunch. Originating in ancient Rome, flan has undergone a remarkable journey across cultures and continents, evolving into a beloved delicacy in many countries. From the classic Spanish flan to the unique crème caramel of France and the delectable Mexican flan, each variation offers a distinct taste experience. This article presents a curated collection of flan recipes, carefully selected to showcase the diverse culinary expressions of this timeless dessert. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a wealth of flavor combinations, these recipes will guide you in creating your own flan masterpieces, whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect flan, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of achieving a smooth and creamy texture. Let your taste buds embark on a delightful journey as you explore the world of flan, indulging in its creamy richness and captivating flavors.
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EASY FLAN RECIPE
An easy flan recipe made with only 5 simple ingredients! This creamy custard dessert is topped with caramel and popular in Mexico, Spain and Latin America.
Provided by Isabel Eats
Categories Dessert
Time 5h35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pour the sugar into a skillet over medium heat. Stir the sugar continually until it begins to brown and clump together. Keep stirring until the sugar completely melts and dissolves into a golden-brown syrup. Remove the syrup from the heat as soon as it has dissolves as it can burn.
- Working quickly, carefully pour the caramel into a 7-inch round pan or a special flan pan (flanera) as shown in the photos in the blog post. Pour the caramel evenly into the bottom of the pan so the entire bottom is coated. If you need to, use an oven mitt or potholders to move the pan from side to side to get the caramel evenly distributed. If the caramel hardens too quickly, you can carefully reheat the pan by placing it directly on the stove or on the skillet for a few seconds.
- Set the caramel-coated pan aside to cool and harden.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and vanilla extract. Whisk together until everything is fully combined, but try not to overwhisk so that there aren't too many air bubbles in the mixture.
- Pour the custard mixture into the caramel-coated pan. Cover the top of the pan with the lid (if using a flanera) or tightly with aluminum foil.
- Place the flan pan in a large baking dish and pour enough water in the dish until it reaches about halfway up the pan. Carefully place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove the dish from the oven, and then lift the flan pan out of the water bath. Remove the lid or aluminum foil and let it cool to room temperature. The flan may still be a little jiggly, but that's okay - it will continue to cook with the residual heat.
- Once it's cooled, cover with the lid or aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, remove the lid or aluminum foil and slide a knife along the edges of the pan to loosen it up. Place a plate or platter on top of the flan, grab a hold of both the plate and the pan and quickly and securely flip it over so that the flan is now upside down. Carefully lift off the flan pan. Your flan should be sitting in the caramel on the plate, ready to enjoy!
- Carefully lift the flan pan up. The flan should be on the plate - if it's not, place the pan back down and let it sit for a few minutes. Don't freak out! It will loosen up and slide out. You could try tapping the sides of the pan a bit or even giving the sides a squeeze.
- Slice the flan and serve with the rich caramel sauce!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 98 mg, Sugar 48 g
CREAMY CARAMEL FLAN
A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for a special meal or holiday celebration. -Pat Forete, Miami, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium-low heat until melted and golden, about 15 minutes. Brush down crystals on the side of the pan with additional water as necessary. Quickly pour into an ungreased 2-qt. round baking or souffle dish, tilting to coat the bottom; let stand for 10 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over caramelized sugar. , Place the dish in a larger baking pan. Pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake until the center is just set (mixture will jiggle), 50-60 minutes. , Remove dish from a larger pan to a wire rack; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. , To unmold, run a knife around edges and invert onto a large rimmed serving platter. Cut into wedges or spoon onto dessert plates; spoon sauce over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.
FLAN
There are many variations of flan, but you really only need this simple recipe calling for 15 minutes of prep and 6 ingredients to turn out a melt-in-your-mouth version of creamy dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Heat 1/2 cup sugar in heavy 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and golden brown. Divide sugar syrup among four 6-ounce custard cups; tilt cups to coat bottoms. Allow syrup to harden in cups about 5 minutes.
- Mix remaining ingredients; pour into custard cups. Place cups in square pan, 9x9x2 inches, on oven rack. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of tops of cups.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Immediately remove from water. Unmold and serve warm, or refrigerate up to 8 hours and unmold at serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 225 mg
SPANISH FLAN
Delicious Spanish flan, everyone will love it!
Provided by ASOTO
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Spanish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
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
THE PERFECT FLAN
How to make The Perfect Flan
Categories Dairy Dessert Bake Fall Spring Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Combine cream, milk and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into cream mixture; add bean. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and let steep 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water in another heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and cook without stirring until syrup turns deep amber, brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Quickly pour caramel into six 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups. Using oven mitts as aid, immediately tilt each ramekin to coat sides. Set ramekins into 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
- Whisk eggs, egg yolks and 7 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl just until blended. Gradually and gently whisk cream mixture into egg mixture without creating lots of foam. Pour custard through small sieve into prepared ramekins, dividing evenly (mixture will fill ramekins). Pour enough hot water into baking pan to come halfway up sides of ramekins.
- Bake until centers of flans are gently set, about 40 minutes. Transfer flans to rack and cool. Chill until cold, about 2 hours. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead.)
- To serve, run small sharp knife around flan to loosen. Turn over onto plate. Shake gently to release flan. Carefully lift off ramekin allowing caramel syrup to run over flan. Repeat with remaining flans and serve.
FLAN I
This is a wonderful flan recipe from the late Iris Perez. Its origin is Mexican. For a denser, cheesecake-like texture, substitute eight ounces of cream cheese for two of the eggs.
Provided by JESSICADEZ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Have ready 9 inch round cake pan.
- In blender or food processor, or using electric mixer, combine eggs, condensed milk and vanilla and blend until smooth. In medium sauce pan, cook sugar, stirring constantly, until it liquefies. When it starts to turn light brown, remove from heat and pour into waiting pan. Pour egg mixture over liquid sugar.
- Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
- Bake 70 minutes in the preheated oven, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Remove pan from water bath and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a knife along the edge of the pan, place a serving plate on top and invert. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.6 g, Cholesterol 201.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 210.8 mg, Sugar 64.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh milk, eggs, and cream will give your flan a richer flavor and smoother texture.
- Don't overcook the flan: Overcooked flan will be rubbery and tough. Cook it just until it is set in the center.
- Let the flan cool completely before serving: This will help it to set properly and develop its full flavor.
- Serve the flan with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include fruit, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Flan is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a relatively easy dessert to make, and it is a great way to use up leftover milk and eggs. With a few simple tips, you can make a flan that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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