Caramel Custard Pudding | Spanish flan | Classic flan recipe | The Cookbook

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

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

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean offers a natural flavor, while imitation is more affordable.

Prepare a caramel by heating 6 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a saucepan until it melts and turns golden brown.

Quickly pour the caramel into a round baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence until smooth.

Pour the egg mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.

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