Flan Cubano (Baked Caramel Custard)
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Flan CubanoBaked Caramel Custard

This smooth baked custard is set over a layer of amber caramel that turns into a glossy sauce when unmolded. The mix of condensed and evaporated milk gives it the rich texture associated with classic home flan.

Prep

20m

Cook

55m

Serves

6

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
543kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

17g

Fat

84g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6

Caramel

  • 180g
    White Sugar
  • 60ml
    Water

Custard

  • 5pcs
    Egg
  • 400ml
    Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 350ml
    Evaporated Milk
  • 5ml
    Vanilla Extract
  • 1l
    Water (hot)

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Method

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8 steps
  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

  2. 02

    Heat the white sugar with the small amount of water in a saucepan until it turns a deep amber color.

  3. 03

    Carefully pour the caramel into a flan mold or individual ramekins and swirl to coat the base.

  4. 04

    Whisk the eggs until smooth, then whisk in the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract.

  5. 05

    Pour the custard mixture over the set caramel.

  6. 06

    Bake in the water bath until the center is just set, still slightly wobbly, and reaches 71°C (160°F).

  7. 07

    Bake until the custard is just set and still slightly wobbly in the center.

  8. 08

    Cool completely, chill thoroughly, then unmold so the caramel runs over the top.

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