The BEST Flan Recipe

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Coconut cream is lower in sugar and adds a unique flavor.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while whole milk is often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium saucepan, add 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water.

Heat over medium heat to dissolve the sugar, then increase to medium-high heat and swirl occasionally until the caramel is a beautiful amber color.

Pour the caramel into an 8-inch pan, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.

In a large bowl, add 5 large eggs and mix to break up the yolks.

Add 12 ounces of evaporated milk and 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk to the eggs.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and mix until combined, avoiding air bubbles.

Pass the mixture through a sieve to remove air bubbles and pour it into the caramel-coated pan.

Prepare a water bath by placing the 8-inch pan in a roasting pan and adding hot water until it reaches about 1 inch up the sides of the flan pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center wobbles gently.

Once baked, let the flan cool, then run a knife around the edge to loosen it.

Invert the flan onto a rimmed cake plate or cake stand to serve.

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