Leche Flan

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In a saucepan, place sugar over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly with a fork, until sugar melts and becomes syrup and the color is a deep copper brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully pour the hot caramel into an oven-safe baking dish (i.e. llanera, ramekin), making sure the bottom is evenly coated with caramel. Set aside.

Step 5

Pour egg mixture into the prepared caramel-lined dish (i.e. llanera, ramekin). Tap dish gently on a work surface to pop any bubbles and cover with foil.

Step 6

In a roasting dish, casserole dish, or another high-walled, oven-safe dish, set a wire rack in the bottom and place the foil-covered flan-filled dish on top. Place in oven. Carefully pour water into the roasting dish until about halfway up the side of the flan-filled dish.

Step 7

Steam in oven for 30-45 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the flan; if the flan is still liquid, it needs more time in the steamer.

Step 8

Remove the flan from the oven. Cool then chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Use a butter knife to loosen the sides of the flan then invert onto a serving plate or individual dessert plates.