Flan

Smooth, rich, creamy, and full of vanilla flavor - you can't get much better than flan. Also sometimes called crème caramel, flan is a sinful combination of egg yolks and condensed milk that forms a perfect custard with a light caramel sauce.

Step 1: You'll Need. . .

Software

• 13 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 13 ounce can evaporated milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Hardware

• Medium sauce pan
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Medium mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Tart or flan pan, or a large ramekin, or 4 smaller ramekins
• Baking dish larger than your flan pan

Comments

[mguer133]

These look soooo yummy.
I do have to stress though that flan is a crème patissière based tart whereas crême brûlée is more like what you describe.

Thanks for sharing,
Mickaël

[shesparticular]

I'm afraid I've never encountered a flan like you're describing, but I certainly would like to! Every flan I've ever had has been a baked custard of this type, differentiated from creme brulee by the lack of a burnt sugar crust and the fact that it is turned out and has a thin caramel sauce.

[lmnopeas]

I love flan! It was the staple dessert in my home town. The sauce on the bottom is my favorite part. :)

[shesparticular]

I love it with strawberries and whipped cream - so perfect!