Dulce de Leche Flan

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut milk provides a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

dulce de leche

🥗Healthier: caramel sauce

💰Cheaper: brown sugar + cream

Caramel sauce is more accessible and can mimic the flavor.

In a clear, microwave-safe bowl, combine water and sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Microwave on high for about 6 to 7 minutes or until the color changes to honey-gold. Immediately pour into the 6 ramekins, swirling around to cover the bottom.

In a blender, combine dulce de leche, evaporated milk, and eggs, and pulse a few times until smooth and blended.

Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the mixture into a bowl. Pour into prepared ramekins and cover with foil.

Arrange in a wide, oven-safe dish with about 1 inch of water (water bath).

Bake in a 375°F oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of custard comes out clean.

Remove from oven, allow to cool, and refrigerate to set. To serve, turn flan over on a serving plate, ending with caramel on top.

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