Brazilian Flan (Pudim De Leite)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 1

Sweet and silky Brazilian Flan (Pudim De Leite) recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

2 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups sugar ( caramelized )
	2 cans sweetened condensed milk
	2 cups whole milk
	6 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

339

Sugar

41g

Fat

10g

The Brazilian Flan, also known as Pudim De Leite, is a sweet custard dessert that's popular in Brazil and other Latin American countries. It's similar to a crème caramel or flan, but it has a distinct flavor from the caramelized sugar which coats the bottom of the bundt pan.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the sugar on low-medium heat until it caramelizes, stirring constantly.
3.	Pour the caramel into a 9 inch (23 cm) bundt pan to coat the bottom, tipping it to spread the caramel evenly.
4.	In a blender, blend the condensed milk, whole milk, and eggs together for around a minute until smooth.
5.	Pour the mixture into the bundt pan over the caramel, cover the pan with aluminum foil.
6.	Place the bundt pan in a deep tray and add hot water to the tray until it reaches halfway up the bundt pan.
7.	Bake the flan in the oven for around an hour, check for doneness by inserting a toothpick, it should come out clean when done.
8.	Once the flan has cooled to room temperature, refrigerate it for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
9.	To serve, carefully loosen the edges of the flan with a knife, place a serving dish on top of the bundt pan, and flip it over.
10.	Remove the pan, and pour any remaining caramel over the flan.
11.	Serve chilled and enjoy!

PROS

The Brazilian Flan, also known as Pudim De Leite, is a classic dessert that’s sweet, silky, and creamy.

It’s simple to make with all the ingredients found easily in local grocery stores.

It’s also gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free by substituting coconut milk or nut milk for whole milk.

CONS

Due to the addition of sugar, condensed milk, and whole milk, the Brazilian Flan (Pudim De Leite) is high in calories and sugar content.

It’s best to enjoy it as an occasional treat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the Brazilian Flan (Pudim De Leite) isn’t particularly healthy, it does contain a good amount of vitamin D, calcium, and protein from the milk and eggs.
The caramelized sugar contains antioxidants which are known to help reduce inflammation and protect against cellular damage in the body.