Tres Leches Mexican Flan Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 239

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Coconut cream adds richness while reducing sugar content.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

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

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a blender, combine 5 whole eggs, vanilla extract, zest of 1 orange, a pinch of salt, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and regular milk until smooth.

In a skillet, cook sugar on medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it melts into a golden brown caramel.

Pour the caramel into an 8.5-inch rectangular baking pan, coating the bottom evenly.

Remove any foam from the blended flan mixture and stir it just before pouring into the baking pan.

Place the baking pan with flan mixture into a larger baking pan and pour boiling water into the larger pan until it reaches half the height of the flan pan.

Bake for around 1 hour, until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove the flan pan from the water bath and let it cool for 1 hour at room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Run a knife around the edges of the flan, place a plate on top, flip, and gently remove the pan.

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