Easy Flan | Creme Caramel

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

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

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter version.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence can provide a similar flavor at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Start by making the caramel: add 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of water to a pan.

Add 2 drops of lemon juice to prevent crystallization.

Heat on medium to low heat and allow the sugar to melt and caramelize, avoiding stirring.

Watch for the color to change to a light amber, then swirl the pan until it reaches a darker shade.

Immediately transfer the caramel into a pan and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.

Set the caramel aside to set while preparing the custard.

In a bowl, add 10 egg yolks and whisk gently to avoid incorporating air.

Add 12 ounces of sweetened condensed milk to the egg yolks for sweetness and creaminess.

Pour in 1 can (12 ounces) of evaporated milk.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

Add a pinch of salt to enhance flavors.

Gently whisk the mixture until smooth, avoiding air incorporation.

Pass the mixture through a sieve at least three times to ensure a smooth custard.

Pour the custard into the mold to eliminate air bubbles.

Cover the mold with aluminum foil.

Bring water in a steamer to a boil on high heat, then reduce to low heat.

Place the flan in the steamer, cover, and steam for 60 minutes.

After 60 minutes, uncover the flan and allow it to cool completely.

Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

To unmold, run an offset spatula around the rim of the flan.

Place a plate base side down on top of the flan and flip it over, giving it a few shakes to release.

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