Flan

Cooking & Recipes | France

Cooking & Recipes | France

Homemade flan with caramel topping on a white plate
Nutrition information
% of daily allowance
Protein
2.5 oz
35 %
Fat
5 oz
38 %
Sugar
5 oz
55 %
Carbohydrates
7 oz
22 %
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 50 mins
Total: Approximately 5 hours mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large organic eggs
  • 1 can (14 ounces) high-quality sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) premium evaporated milk
  • 1 vanilla bean pod (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)

Instruction:

  1. Elevated Caramel Infusion:
    • In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, meticulously caramelize the granulated sugar over medium heat. Stirring occasionally, achieve a deep amber hue that boasts a complexity of flavor.
    • With masterful precision, pour the caramel into the base of four individual ramekins, gracefully tilting them to ensure a uniform coating. Allow the caramel to cool and crystallize into a golden artwork.
  2. Artisanal Egg & Milk Fusion:
    • Set the oven to a refined temperature of 325°F (160°C).
    • In a vessel of distinction, meticulously whisk the organic eggs until their essence intertwines, resulting in an exquisite amalgamation of color and texture.
    • Tenderly split the vanilla bean pod, extracting its seeds as if releasing a symphony of flavor. Infuse these seeds (or incorporate the vanilla extract) into the egg composition.
    • With a gentle hand, incorporate the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, forging a symmetrical harmony of silkiness.
  3. Flan Craftsmanship:
    • With the precision of an artisan, pour the egg and milk symphony into the elegantly caramel-draped ramekins.
  4. Water Bath & Culinary Poetry:
    • Nestle the filled ramekins within a regal baking dish. Grace the creation with a water bath, with hot water embracing the ramekins, reaching the midpoint of their stature.
    • The ensemble shall gracefully dance into the preheated oven.
  5. Nuanced Conduction:
    • Allow the flan to caress the heat for 50-60 minutes, until it exhibits a poised set at the periphery, while a mesmerizing wobble graces its center.
  6. Patience Rewarded:
    • Upon concluding its ballet, gently remove the ramekins from the water bath, allowing the custard to cool to a refined room temperature.
  7. Culinary Crescendo:
    • Embrace the spirit of anticipation as the flan rests, enveloped in plastic wrap, within the embrace of your refrigeration sanctuary. Let it mature for no less than 4 hours, or ideally, through the alchemy of an overnight interlude.
  8. Sensory Revelation:
    • In a gesture of culinary theater, employ a dexterous knife to liberate the flan from its ramekin. Invert the ramekin onto a plate, guiding the caramel cascade to render an enchanting masterpiece.
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