Best 12 Flan Mexican Recipes

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Flan, a delectable dessert with a rich history and diverse variations, is a testament to the culinary artistry of many cultures. This article presents a collection of flan recipes that capture the essence of this classic dessert while offering unique flavor profiles and textures. From the traditional Mexican flan, known for its creamy custard and caramelized top, to the refreshing coconut flan with its tropical twist, this article offers a culinary journey that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Additionally, we explore the innovative salted caramel flan, which combines the sweetness of caramel with a hint of salt for a delightful contrast. Finally, the pumpkin flan adds a seasonal touch with its warm spices and vibrant color, making it a perfect dessert for autumn gatherings. Whether you prefer a classic flan or are looking to explore new flavor combinations, this article has something for everyone. So, prepare to indulge in the velvety smoothness and irresistible flavors of these flan recipes that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

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

MEXICAN FLAN (BAKED CARAMEL CUSTARD)



Mexican Flan (Baked caramel Custard) image

This is a traditional Mexican and Spanish dessert and by far my favorite. It is very easy to make and looks beautiful.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
6 eggs
3 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
sliced fruit (Strawberries, Kiwi or other fruit)

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy skillet or saucepan, stirring constantly until it melts and turns a dark golden color.
  • Remove from heat and immediately pour into a 4 1/2 cup metal ring mold, swish it around so it evenly coats the bottom of the ring mold.
  • In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
  • Stir in milk,1/2 cup sugar, vanilla and orange peel.
  • Place caramel coated ring mold in another pan and place on an oven rack.
  • Pour egg mixture into the ring mold and pour the hottest tap water possible around the ring mold to a depth of 1 inch.
  • Bake at 325Ffor close to l hour or until a knife comes out clean.
  • Cool flan on a wire rack, Chill for at least 3 1/2 hours.
  • To unmold the flan loosen edges with a spatula, slip spatula down the sides to let air in.
  • Place the serving platter over the mold and flip to allow the flan to slip onto the platter.
  • Spoon the caramel that may remain in the mold on top of the flan.
  • Pile sliced fruit in the center and serve.

ORIGINAL MEXICAN FLAN NAPOLITANO



Original Mexican Flan Napolitano image

This original Mexican recipe for flan napolitano is an incredibly rich and creamy creme caramel, a type of custard, that is steamed instead of baked.

Provided by gem

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
5 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place sugar into a 9-inch ring mold and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns golden, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully for syrup to start to change color as it burns easily. Let caramel cool and harden, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour mixture over the hard caramel syrup in the tin and cover with aluminum foil. Pierce foil in the center hole of the ring with a knife; peel back foil, leaving hole uncovered for steam to circulate.
  • Place a metal rack inside a large pot over medium heat. Add water to almost reach the rack; bring to a boil. Place the mold on the rack, cover the pot, and steam until flan is set and firm, about 45 minutes. Unmold flan onto a serving plate and let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 160.9 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FLAN



Mexican Chocolate Cream Cheese Flan image

Not like the Flan you normally get in Restaurants! The cream chees gives it a texture unlike that of ordinary flan. Be sure to use the mexican chocolate, it gives a much more flavorful taste to the flan.

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (Carnation)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (Carnation)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 ounces unsweetened mexican chocolate, chopped
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon mexican vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium-high, boil, without stirring, for about 15 minutes or until caramel-colored. Quickly pour over bottom and sides of twelve 6 ounce ramekins or custard cups (if syrup hardens, soften over low heat.).
  • Heat evaporated milk in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped chocolate until melted.
  • Place evaporated milk and chocolate mixture, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, butter, eggs and vanilla extract in blender; cover. Blend well. Pour mixture into prepared custard cups. Arrange in 1 or 2 large baking pans; fill pans with hot water to 1 inch depths.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Run knife around rims; gently shake to loosen. Invert onto serving dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 788.4, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 26.4, Cholesterol 297.4, Sodium 424.1, Carbohydrate 83.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 76.3, Protein 17.7

CLASSIC MEXICAN FLAN - CUSTARD WITH CARAMEL TOPPING



Classic Mexican Flan - Custard With Caramel Topping image

This traditional Mexican style flan is a luxurious baked custard, with a hint of canela-Mexican cinnamon and a rich caramelized topping. A classic! Makes a lovely special dessert that is similar to a creme brulee---a great finale to your favorite Mexican meal! (Note: Requires overnight chilling). Courtesy Ladies Home Journal.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h23m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup whipping cream
1 mexican cinnamon sticks (canela) or 1 regular cinnamon stick
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Melt 1/2 cup sugar in small saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar becomes amber in color, 10 minutes (do not stir).
  • Pour caramel into the bottom of a 5-cup souffle dish.
  • Bring milk, cream, remaining 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon stick to boil in small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, vanilla and salt in large bowl.
  • Strain milk mixture through a sieve into eggs; whisk to combine.
  • Discard cinnamon stick.
  • Strain mixture again into prepared dish.
  • Place dish in a roasting pan, making sure there is at least one inch of space between the edge of the dish and pan.
  • Add enough hot water to roasting pan to come halfway up side of dish.
  • Bake until custard is just set, 60 to 65 minutes (mixture will jiggle slightly, but that's okay).
  • Remove flan from oven.
  • Let flan cool in hot-water bath 15 minutes.
  • Remove dish from water bath and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve:.
  • Run a knife around edge of baking dish.
  • Place a serving plate slightly larger than dish on top.
  • Invert flan onto plate. Makes 8 servings. Makes a luxurious finale to your favorite Mexican meal!

CLASSIC MEXICAN FLAN



Classic Mexican Flan image

This is an adopted recipe. I havent made it as yet but plan to soon. In the mean time please feel free to try it.

Provided by lemoncurd

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1 (5 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan melt sugar over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is a dark, caramel-colored liquid.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a 4 cup metal ring mold or 8 individual molds.
  • Quickly turn mold to coat bottom and sides with the caramel.
  • Let cool so caramel hardens.
  • Heat oven to 325.
  • Put the condensed milk, milk, eggs, egg yolks and flavorings into an electric blender.
  • Cover and blend to mix well.
  • Pour mixture into mold; put mold in a larger pan filled with water to depth of 1/2 inch.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and remove mold from water.
  • Cool and then refrigerate up to 2 days.
  • Cover mold with an inverted serving platter.
  • Hold mold and platter together and turn them over.
  • Lift off mold.
  • Caramel will fall as a liquid sauce over the custard.

MODERN MEXICAN CHOCOLATE FLAN



Modern Mexican Chocolate Flan image

Provided by Jennifer Jones

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Cinco de Mayo     Cinnamon     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups sugar
6 ounces Mexican chocolate, such as Ibarra, coarsely chopped
1 1/3 cups half-and-half
1 1/3 cups whole milk
1 (1 1/2-inch) cinnamon stick, preferably canela
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coffee liqueur, such as Kahlúa
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Ingredient info: Canela, also called true, Mexican, Ceylon, or Sri Lanka cinnamon, is a less pungent variety than the cassia cinnamon commonly used in the United States. It's available in specialty shops, some supermarkets, and online from Penzeys Spices.
Special Equipment
Pastry brush, 8 (5- to 6-ounce) ramekins, large roasting pan

Steps:

  • In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar with 1/3 cup water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, using a pastry brush dipped in cold water to wash down any sugar crystals clinging to the side of the pot, then lower the heat and simmer, without stirring, until the syrup begins to color. Swirl the pan continually until the syrup is an even, deep amber color. Immediately divide the caramel among the ramekins, swirling so it coats the bottom of each.
  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325°F.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, process the chocolate until it resembles small pebbles. Transfer to a medium saucepan and add the half-and-half, milk, cinnamon stick, and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Place over moderate heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat, cover, and let steep for 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, coffee liqueur, and the vanilla and almond extracts and whisk to combine. Slowly pour about 1 1/2 cups of the hot milk/half-and-half mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Add in the rest of the hot milk and whisk to combine. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl and divide evenly among the 8 ramekins. Discard solids.
  • Transfer ramekins to a large roasting pan and add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Loosely cover the pan with foil and bake until the custard has barely set (a knife inserted halfway between the edge and the center should come out clean), 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the water bath, then refrigerate to chill thoroughly. DO AHEAD: The flans can be made ahead and stored, wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.
  • Just before serving, run a small thin knife around each flan, then invert onto small plates and serve.

FLAN NAPOLITANO (MEXICAN RESTAURANT FLAN)



Flan Napolitano (Mexican Restaurant Flan) image

This is a dessert that appears in many Mexican restaurant menus. It has a delicious cheesecake type of flavor.

Provided by Mexi-Rosie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 lb manchego cheese
1 1/4 cups milk, that has been prepared out of powdered milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar, for caramel coating

Steps:

  • Process in blender the cheese, dissolved powdered milk, condensed milk and eggs-- set aside.
  • On heat-proof glass (Pyrex) dish, melt the sugar till dark, over stove top.
  • Move dish so bottom and sides are evenly covered with resulting caramel.
  • Pour blended ingredients onto Pyrex dish.
  • Cover and bake with steaming method in medium heat conventional oven or in covered double boiler dutch oven for 60 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool and unmold (unmolding optional).
  • Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Note: Manchego cheese equivalent in U:S. would be white Cheddar cheese or Monterrey Jack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 128, Sodium 116.7, Carbohydrate 47.7, Sugar 45.9, Protein 8.3

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FLAN



Authentic Mexican Flan image

Authentic Mexican Flan does not contain Cream Cheese, since there is no cream cheese down in Mexico. Now, this recipe is from my mother in law who lives in Durango, Mexico. It's been passed down for 4 generations. And after begging her she let me see her make it. It's absolutely DIVINE!

Provided by amyandcatarino

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 flan, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 -7 5/8 ounce media crema, table cream (it will be in the international aisle, if you can't find it, you can use creme fraishe, or if you ca)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (you can use almond also or any flavor)
2 whole eggs
3 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Put all of your ingredients in a blender, blend on low until you can see that everything is well incorporated. Then add your milk mixture to the cooled sugar. Place flan carefully in to a water bath, the water should be cool and so should your oven. Bake at 400' for 45 min to an hour or until you can insert a knife and it comes out clean, time will vary depending on your oven. Let the flan sit in the fridge for a good 4 hours or even better overnight. Serve with whipped cream and Delish!

MEXICAN FLAN CAKES



Mexican Flan Cakes image

Spice cake adds a wonderful twist to this Mexican delight!

Provided by Kentucky Guera

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (13.4 ounce) can cajeta or dulce de leche (Mexican milk caramel spread), divided
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (18.25 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 ¼ cups water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 2 9-inch fluted tube cake pans (such as Bundt® pans) with cooking spray.
  • Spread half the cajeta into the bottom of each prepared cake pan. Place sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, 4 eggs, and vanilla extract into a blender, cover the blender, and pulse several times to break up the eggs; blend until thoroughly mixed, about 30 seconds. Pour half the milk mixture into each cake pan.
  • Place the cake mix into a mixing bowl, add the water, vegetable oil, and 3 eggs, and beat with an electric mixer on low speed to combine, about 30 seconds; increase speed to medium, and beat until the cake batter is smooth, about 2 more minutes. Scrape half the cake mix into each pan, on top of the flan ingredients.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven, and flip pans over onto cake serving pans while still hot to remove from pans. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.2 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 353.6 mg, Sugar 41.3 g

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FLAN



Mexican Chocolate Cream Cheese Flan image

Must chill overnight, so prepare the night before. Uses mexican chocolate, Mmmm! Posted for Zaar World Tour II '06

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 ounces mexican chocolate, chopped (unsweetened)
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350°F.
  • COMBINE sugar and water in medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
  • Increase heat to medium-high; boil, without stirring, for about 15 minutes or until caramel-colored.
  • Quickly pour over bottom and sides of twelve 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups (if syrup hardens, soften over low heat).
  • Heat evaporated milk in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped chocolate until melted.
  • Place evaporated milk and chocolate mixture, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, butter, eggs and vanilla extract in blender; cover. Blend well.
  • Pour mixture into prepared custard cups. Arrange in 1 or 2 large baking pans; fill pans with hot water to 1-inch depths.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 20 minutes.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Run knife around rims; gently shake to loosen. Invert onto serving dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.4, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 139, Sodium 233.9, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 38.6, Protein 8.8

FLAN MEXICANO (MEXICAN FLAN)



Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan) image

This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who is from Durango, Mexico. I had to beg her for years to give this recipe to me. Finally, she gave it to me for Christmas. I added orange zest, but the original recipe calls for just pure vanilla. You can use almond extract as well.

Provided by Amy Shurts

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and turns a golden amber color, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully once syrup begins to change color, because it burns easily. Carefully pour the melted sugar syrup into a flan mold. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, egg yolks, orange juice, orange peel, vanilla extract, and cornstarch into a blender, and blend for a minute or so, until the mixture is smooth. Pour in the cream, and pulse several times to incorporate the cream. Pour the mixture over the cooled caramel syrup in the flan mold.
  • Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the flan mold on the towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the flan is set but still slightly jiggly when moved, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let the flan cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. To serve, run a sharp paring knife around the inside of the mold to release the flan. Invert a plate on the mold, flip the mold over, and gently remove the mold to unmold the flan and reveal the syrupy caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 207 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 115.3 mg, Sugar 54.1 g

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN FLAN



Traditional Mexican Flan image

Super creamy and rich yet dense enough to slice and not fall apart. DO NOT OVER BAKE! You don't want the texture to have holes in it. It should look silky and smooth.

Provided by Natalie Palistino Sanchez

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
14 oz can of condensed milk
13 oz can of evaporated milk
1 c milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c sugar
1/4 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk eggs, yolks, vanilla, and all milks together in a large bowl.
  • 2. Cook sugar and water together in a saucepan over medium high heat to carmel color. Immediately when done pour into your pan that your going to use for your flan.
  • 3. Pour egg and milk mixture on top of the carmel sugar and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in a water bath at 350 for 1hr. 20min. or till a tooth pick comes out clean making sure not to over bake. Let sit for at least 2hrs. refrigerated. Then, tip upside down and let carmel run down sides. Slice and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the flan will taste. This is especially true for the eggs and milk.
  • Don't overbeat the eggs: Overbeating the eggs will incorporate too much air into the flan, which can make it tough and rubbery.
  • Bake the flan in a water bath: This will help to prevent the flan from cracking and will also help it to cook evenly.
  • Chill the flan before serving: This will help the flan to set properly and will also make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the flan with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include whipped cream, fruit, and caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Flan is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a classic Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, flan is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned baker, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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