Description
A silky, caramel-topped custard dessert perfect for Christmas gatherings. This easy flan recipe combines sweet caramel and creamy vanilla custard for a show-stopping, make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Optional: fresh strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and boil water for a water bath. Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat without stirring until golden, swirling gently until amber. Pour caramel into the pan and tilt to coat.
3. Blend condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, vanilla, eggs, and salt on low speed for one minute. Strain through a sieve.
4. Pour mixture over the hardened caramel. Cover with foil, keeping it from touching the custard.
5. Place the pan in a larger roasting pan and pour hot water halfway up the sides.
6. Bake 70–80 minutes until the center jiggles slightly. Cool uncovered, then chill 6 hours or overnight.
7. To serve, loosen edges, invert onto a platter, and garnish with berries. Drizzle caramel sauce over slices.
Notes
Do not use a springform pan as it will leak.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Make up to 3 days in advance for easy entertaining.
Freezing not recommended; it changes the texture.
Best texture achieved with a water bath and slow cooling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Easy & Decadent Christmas Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican / Spanish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 341
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg