Yolanda’s Flan

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 13

Yolanda's Flan is a creamy and delicious dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

321

Sugar

41g

Fat

11g

Yolanda's Flan is a classic Latin American dessert, also known as crème caramel or caramel pudding. It consists of a custard-like base made with condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, topped with a rich caramel sauce. The dessert is typically baked in a water bath, which helps to create a smooth and creamy texture. Yolanda's Flan is a perfect dessert for any occasion, from a family dinner to a fancy cocktail party. It is easy to make and customizable, allowing for variations in sugar level and thickness of the caramel sauce.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9 inch (23cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
2.	Melt the sugar over low heat in a saucepan until it caramelizes. Pour the melted sugar in the prepared pan, tilting it to cover the entire bottom. Let cool.
3.	In a blender, mix the condensed milk, water, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4.	Pour the mixture over the caramelized sugar in the cake pan. Place the pan in a water bath and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
5.	Let cool completely, then flip the pan onto a serving plate. The caramel sauce will cover the top of the flan. Serve chilled.

PROS

Yolanda’s Flan is a rich and creamy dessert with a delicious caramel flavor.
Its simple ingredient list makes it easy to prepare for a dinner party or special occasion.
It is also gluten-free and can be made without dairy if using non-dairy condensed milk.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The water bath method can be tricky for beginners, as it requires careful handling of hot water and pans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Yolanda’s Flan is not a particularly healthy dessert, it does provide a good source of protein and calcium from the eggs and condensed milk. The caramel sauce may also contain some residual vitamins and minerals from the caramelizing process. However, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	4 -5 tablespoons sugar
	1 can sweetened condensed milk
	water
	4 eggs
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract