Crème Caramel Recipe | How to Make Flan

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

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

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be cheaper.

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Make the caramel: In a saucepan, cook the sugar and water over medium heat, until it is a dark golden brown. Divide the caramel among 4 ramekins. Set aside.

Make the custard: In a small saucepan combine milk and sugar. Heat the milk until the sugar has dissolved, do not boil.

In a heatproof bowl whisk eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually pour hot milk, while constantly whisking. Sieve.

Pour the custard into prepared ramekins, place the ramekins in a large roasting tray (water bath). Carefully add the boiling water into the tray until it is halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Before serving run a knife around the ramekins, invert and serve cold.

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