Spanish Flan

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Traditional Spanish Flan - Creamy and Delicious Dessert Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 15 mins

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

320

Sugar

39g

Fat

Spanish Flan is a classic and popular dessert in Spain. This dessert is also popular in many Latin American countries and is commonly found at family gatherings, holidays, and celebrations. Traditionally, Spanish Flan is prepared with a caramelized sugar base, which gives it a unique flavor. The creamy texture and the smoothness of the custard make it one of the most preferred desserts. Whether it's served with fruit toppings, whipped cream, caramel sauce, or chocolate shavings, Spanish Flan is a dessert that everyone at your dinner party will love.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add sugar and 1/2 cup water. Stir occasionally and bring it to boil.
3.	Once sugar dissolves and becomes golden brown, pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish and set aside.
4.	In a mixing bowl add eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well until well combined.
5.	Pour the mixture into the prepared dish over the sugar mixture.
6.	Place the dish in a larger baking dish or pan and fill the pan halfway with hot water.
7.	Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the middle of the Flan is set.
8.	Remove from the oven and let it cool.
9.	Once cooled, run a knife around the edges and invert the dish. Carefully lift and remove the dish and serve.

PROS

Spanish Flan is a simple and easy dessert recipe that tastes creamy and delicious.

It can be prepared in advance and can serve a larger group of people.

This dessert is gluten-free and rich in protein and calcium.

CONS

This dessert serves high sugar content, making it unhealthy for people with diabetes or other sugar-related health issues.

Also, it can be high in calories and fat depending on the added toppings or additional flavors.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The sweetness in this dessert comes from the natural sweeteners found in condensed and evaporated milk.
The milk contains calcium, which helps to strengthen bones and teeth. It’s also a good source of Vitamin D. The egg used in the recipe is rich in protein and selenium, which helps to prevent cell damage.

	1 cup white sugar
	3 eggs
	1 can sweetened condensed milk
	1 can evaporated milk
	1 tablespoon vanilla extract