Description
This Venezuelan Flan recipe offers a rich, creamy custard dessert topped with a luscious caramel sauce. Made with sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk, it’s a smooth, indulgent treat perfect for any occasion, showcasing classic Latin American flavors with an easy baking method.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Custard
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare caramel: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir gently and continuously until the sugar fully melts and turns a deep amber color, taking about 6 to 8 minutes. Quickly pour the caramel into an 8-inch round cake pan or flan mold, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to cool and harden.
- Mix custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, ensuring no streaks remain.
- Combine and bake: Pour the custard mixture carefully over the cooled caramel layer in the pan. Place the flan pan inside a larger baking dish. Pour hot water into the outer dish so it comes halfway up the sides of the flan pan, creating a water bath to ensure gentle, even cooking. Transfer carefully to the preheated oven.
- Bake until set: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The flan is done when it is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove the flan and water bath from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the flan for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. When ready to serve, run a knife around the edges to loosen the flan, then invert it onto a serving plate so the caramel sauce drizzles on top.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add 1 teaspoon of orange or lime zest to the custard mixture before baking.
- Flan tastes best when made ahead of time to allow chilling and full setting.
- Use a water bath to avoid cracking and to guarantee a creamy texture.
- Serve chilled for optimal flavor and consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Venezuelan, Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
