How to Make Leche Flan
Edited by Hinni, Glam_GirlRock, Destroyer, Sarah Eliza and 12 others
Four Parts:Preparing the Caramelized SugarMaking the FlanBaking the FlanChilling the Flan and Serving
Leche flan is a beautiful dessert. Popular in the Philippines, it's a dessert used for all sorts of celebratory occasions.[1] Once you've made it the first time, you'll discover it's easy to make again. It is delicious when served with cream or honey. Leche Flan can also be served in a ramekin or tipped out onto a plate.
EditIngredients
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 7 eggs
- 400g/14.1 oz condensed milk (better if canned)
- 380g/13.4 oz evaporated milk
EditSteps
EditPart 1 of 4: Preparing the Caramelized Sugar
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1Melt the sugar in the saucepan to make caramel. Use a low to medium heat to melt the sugar in a heavy-based saucepan; this will take about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir frequently and do not leave unattended. When the sugar has melted, quickly tip it into a casserole dish or divide evenly into individual ramekins. Let it stand for at least 10 minutes to set before adding the ingredients from the next section.- You will likely need to tilt the dish or ramekins to coat them evenly with the melted sugar.
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EditPart 2 of 4: Making the Flan
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1Combine the condensed and the evaporated milk in a mixing bowl. Beat the eggs into the mixture, one at a time. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish or 6 ramekins, over the caramelized sugar.
EditPart 3 of 4: Baking the Flan
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1Place the dish/ramekins in a larger baking pan. Pour hot water into a larger pan to a depth of 1 inch/2.5cm. Place the dish or ramekins into the water-holding pan. Place the pan in the oven. Bake at 180ºC/350ºF for one hour.- While cooking, the water should not start to boil. To prevent this from happening, you can add some more cold water should the water start to boil.
EditPart 4 of 4: Chilling the Flan and Serving
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1When the flan is cooked, remove from the oven. Refrigerate until firm. To unmold, run a knife around edges and invert onto a large rimmed serving platter. Cut into wedges or spoon onto dessert plates; spoon sauce over each serving. Yield: 8-10 servings. -
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EditTips
- When sugar is melted quickly pour into the ramekin before it sets.
- Don't need to add so many eggs, 3 eggs are plenty.[Query]
EditWarnings
- When the sugar is melted, it will be very hot.
EditThings You'll Need
- Saucepan, heavy-based
- Wooden spoon or other mixing implement
- Egg whisk
- A medium sized bowl
- Ramekins or casserole dish
- Large pan to hold water
- Unmolding device such as a knife
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Article Info
Categories: Food Preparation
Recent edits by: Flickety, Deniseke, Kristina Hristova
In other languages:
Español: Cómo hacer flan de leche, Italiano: Come Preparare i Flan al Latte, Português: Como Fazer um Flan de Leite
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