Mom's Creamy Caramel Flan Hispanic Food Network from hispanicfoodnetwork.com
Introduction
Flan con Caramelo is a classic dessert that originated in Spain and is now popular all over the world. It is a creamy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The dessert consists of two main components, the flan, which is a creamy custard, and the caramel sauce that is poured over the top. The combination of the two creates a dessert that is both sweet and rich.
Ingredients
For the Flan:
4 large eggs
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Caramel:
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Make the Caramel Sauce
In a medium-sized saucepan, add the sugar and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Once the sugar has dissolved, stop stirring and allow the mixture to come to a boil. Continue to boil, without stirring, until the mixture turns a golden brown color. This should take about 10 minutes. Once the mixture has turned a golden brown color, remove it from the heat and pour it into an 8-inch round baking dish.
Step 3: Make the Flan
In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk the mixture until everything is well combined. Pour the mixture over the caramel sauce in the baking dish.
Step 4: Bake the Flan
Place the baking dish with the flan mixture into a larger baking dish. Add boiling water to the larger baking dish until it comes up halfway up the sides of the smaller dish. Carefully place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the flan is set.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
Remove the flan from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once it has cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. When you are ready to serve the flan, run a knife around the edge of the dish to loosen the flan. Invert the dish onto a serving platter, allowing the caramel sauce to drizzle over the top.
Nutrition
The Flan con Caramelo recipe yields 8 servings. The following nutritional information is based on one serving.
Calories: 322
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 129mg
Sodium: 212mg
Total Carbohydrates: 54g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 53g
Protein: 8g
Conclusion
Flan con Caramelo is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the creamy flan and the sweet caramel sauce makes for a dessert that is hard to resist. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make this classic dessert right in your own kitchen. So go ahead and give this recipe a try, you won't be disappointed!
