Caramel Flan

29 Reviews

“A classic dessert that is loved by all, this flan is made with simple ingredients. A soothing warm custard is a divine finish to any meal.” - by EAGLE BRAND®

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 3/4 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In heavy skillet, over medium heat, cook sugar, stirring constantly until melted and caramel-colored. Pour into ungreased 1 1/2 -quart ring mold* or 9-inch round or square baking pan, tilting to coat bottom completely. In medium bowl, beat eggs; stir in water, EAGLE BRAND®, vanilla and salt. Pour over caramelized sugar; set pan in larger pan (a broiler pan). Fill larger pan with 1-inch hot water. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool. Chill. Loosen side of flan with knife; invert onto serving plate with rim. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
337 cal
17%

Fat
7.7 g
12%

Carbs
34.7 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (29)

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VANCITYCOOK

Jan. 4, 2004

"This is the first time I've ever made flan from scratch and it tastes exactly like the first time I had it at a restaurant! One hint... do NOT stir the sugar when it's caramelizing (sp?). It will be V..." See moreERY clumpy! Make sure the pan you're baking it in is already in the hot water before putting ANYTHING into the dish."

BugNBear

Jun. 9, 2004

"This flan came out PERFECT! The only alteration I made was increasing the sugar to 1 cup. [As a side note to those of you who have never made caramel before: You should only stir the sugar occasi..." See moreonally. Constantly stirring will cause the sugar to crystalize.]"

COOKINMOMMA69

Oct. 6, 2005

"The sauce was BITTER! I was so embarrased serving this awful mess. If you do try this, make sure to not let the sugar get very brown at all.....the recipe directions should have been..." See more more specific on the carmelizing step, IMO."

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