How To Make Flan | Flan de Leche Condensada | Chef Zee Cooks

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk + sugar

Coconut milk provides a lighter option while evaporated milk + sugar is more economical.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs in texture and binding.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia offers a low-calorie sweetening option while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven for the flan.

Make the caramel by combining sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then cook until golden brown.

Quickly pour the caramel into a flan mold, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.

Prepare the flan custard by blending sweetened condensed milk, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

Pour the custard mixture over the caramel in the mold.

Bake the flan in the preheated oven until set, following the specific baking time mentioned in the video.

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