Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Velvety Smooth Texture: The custard is silky, creamy, and melts in your mouth.
• Rich Caramel Flavor: The golden caramel layer adds a deep, sweet contrast to the delicate custard.
• Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry staples like eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: Flan tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for entertaining.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Caramel:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water

For the Custard:

• 5 large eggs
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Caramel

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
2. Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring and let the mixture simmer. Watch carefully as it turns amber in color (about 8–10 minutes). Do not stir during this process—swirl the pan gently if needed.
3. Once the caramel reaches a deep golden brown, immediately pour it into the bottom of a round cake pan (9-inch or similar size). Tilt the pan to evenly coat the bottom. Set aside to cool and harden.

2. Prepare the Custard

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a blender or mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend or whisk until smooth and fully combined.

3. Assemble the Flan

1. Pour the custard mixture slowly over the hardened caramel in the cake pan.
2. Place the cake pan inside a larger baking dish or roasting pan. Fill the larger pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the cake pan to create a water bath (bain-marie). This ensures even cooking and prevents curdling.