Spanish Flan

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This flan is delicious — it's easy to make and everyone will love it!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) flan


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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Melt sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until liquefied and golden in color. Carefully pour hot syrup into a deep 9-inch round glass baking dish, turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom; set aside.

  3. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour egg mixture on top of caramel in the baking dish; place in a deep roasting pan. Carefully pour in enough hot water to come 1 inch up the sides of the dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until just set with a slight jiggle in the center, about 1 hour, checking after 55 minutes. Keep in mind the flan will continue to set as it cools. Remove from the oven and carefully transfer baking dish to a wire rack; cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin forming. Refrigerate for 3 hours or up to 3 days.

  5. To serve, run a knife around the edges of the dish; carefully invert onto a rimmed serving plate and let caramel sauce flow over flan.

From the Editor

This recipe was tested in our test kitchen and updated to include baking the flan in a water bath and not covering with foil.

2,034 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

406 Calories
11g Fat
66g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 406
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 66g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 66g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 324mg 25%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 420mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.