Leche flan is a classic Filipino dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a creamy custard dessert with a smooth and silky texture. Leche flan is made with milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. It is typically served chilled and topped with a caramel sauce.
This article provides three different recipes for leche flan:
* **Classic Leche Flan:** This recipe is for the traditional leche flan that is made with whole milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. It is baked in a water bath until it is set.
* **Easy Leche Flan:** This recipe is for a simplified version of leche flan that uses condensed milk and evaporated milk instead of whole milk. It is also baked in a water bath until it is set.
* **No-Bake Leche Flan:** This recipe is for a no-bake leche flan that is made with cream cheese, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. It is chilled until it is set.
All three of these recipes are delicious and easy to make. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it is a special dinner or a casual get-together. So, what are you waiting for? Try one of these leche flan recipes today!
ORIGINAL LECHE FLAN - PHILIPPINES
This recipe is posted for ZWT II - Asia taken from an Asian Food web site. The vanilla in this recipe can be substituted with lemon essence or peppermint.
Provided by Chabear01
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Caramel:.
- Put sugar and water in a saucepan. Caramelize on high heat. Line loaf tin with caramel. Be sure to line the sides of the pan.
- Custard:.
- Blend all ingredients in a blender. Pour mixture into caramel lined loaf pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil. Place tin in a larger baking pan half filled with water. Place pan in pre-heated oven at 375 degrees, and bake flan for about 1 hour or until firm.
- Place serving dish over top of loaf pan, and invert. Flan will easily plate, and the caramel provides a wonderful sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 412.9, Sodium 144.9, Carbohydrate 76.8, Sugar 72, Protein 13.1
LECHE FLAN (FILIPINO CREME CARAMEL)
Filipino leche flan is a rich custard made with egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk served with a syrupy caramel topping.
Provided by Connie Veneracion
Categories Dessert
Time 3h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Start heating water in a steaming pot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 231 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 192 mg, Sugar 65 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize Serves 12, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FILIPINO LECHE FLAN
This delicious Filipino dessert is usually prepared for special occasions. Slow-baking is necessary so the mixture is smooth when done.
Provided by lola
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Filipino
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine 1 cup sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is thickened and light brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Line the inside of a flan mold with the caramel mixture, tilting the mold to make sure the whole surface is covered.
- Combine remaining 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and lime zest in a bowl. Gently mix, not beat, until yolks are all broken and blended. Strain the custard through a sieve to remove the zest. Pour mixture into the flan mold. Place flan mold in a larger baking pan filled with water.
- Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 184.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 47.2 g
LECHE FLAN - FILIPINO
Filipino style flan. My mother was born and raised in the Philippines. This is her home economics teacher's recipe, over 60 years old so it has withstood the test of time. Our family usually serves this dessert on holidays. Please be sure to fully read the directions before making this recipe as it does require lots of pots and pans and cheesecloth...and it requires the cook to flip the dish upside down before it's ready to serve. Enjoy!
Provided by Christina S.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small pot, caramelize water and sugar. It should bubble until it turns caramel-colored. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir eggs and egg yolks until the membranes are completely broken. Do not beat or over-stir.
- Add the milks into the egg mixture and stir until smooth.
- Add vanilla.
- Stir again until smooth.
- Spread a cheesecloth over a second mixing bowl. Pour the milk and egg mixture over the cheesecloth into the second mixing bowl. This will remove any clumps of egg. This step isn't necessary, but makes the flan uniformly smooth.
- Pour the caramelized sugar into a cake pan. Tilt the pan to spread the caramelized sugar around the rim of the pan. If your sugar is not caramelized enough, the sugar will not stick to the sides of the pan.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture gently into the center of the cake pan.
- Fill a second pan that is bigger than the cake pan with hot water. Place the cake pan inside the pan filled with water. The water should reach half way up the cake pan.
- Place everything in the oven. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour.
- Flan will be ready once a toothpick inserted into the center of the flan cleanly removes from the flan.
- Let the flan cool for 30 minutes, then place in the refrigerator to cool.
- Once the flan is cooled completely, remove from the refrigerator. (You can do this about 20 minutes before serving.).
- If the edges of the flan look adhered to the side of the cake pan, take a butter knife and gently ream the flan away from the edges of the pan.
- Place a platter over the top of the cake pan. The platter should be larger than the cake pan.
- Slide the cake pan off of the table with the platter on top of it so that you have one hand (opened flat) holding the bottom of the cake pan and one hand (opened flat) resting firmly on top of the platter. Take a deep breath and quickly flip your hands so that the cake pan is on top and the platter is on the bottom.
- Gently shimmy the cake pan away from the platter to reveal your beautiful and tasty leche flan!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 327.3, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 57.5, Sugar 52.5, Protein 12.5
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Make sure to whisk the eggs and sugar together until they are light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil before baking to prevent the top from browning too quickly.
- Bake the flan in a water bath to create a moist and creamy texture.
- Let the flan cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Serve the flan chilled, topped with your favorite fruit or sauce.
Conclusion:
Leche flan is a delicious and classic Filipino dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, smooth texture and rich flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow these tips and you will be able to make a perfect leche flan every time.
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