Mexican Flan Baked Caramel Custard

Indulge in the timeless elegance of Mexican Flan Baked Caramel Custard, a silky-smooth dessert that combines creamy custard with a luscious caramel glaze. This classic recipe starts with golden, homemade caramel beautifully coating the dish, followed by a rich blend of sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, and fragrant vanilla extract. Baked in a traditional water bath to ensure the perfect texture, this flan delivers a melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite. Ideal for dinner parties or a special family treat, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a show-stopping finale to any meal. Serve chilled and watch the caramel cascade into a glossy topping as you unveil this delightful dessert!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams granulated sugar (for caramel)
• 390 grams sweetened condensed milk
• 500 milliliters whole milk
• 5 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1500 milliliters water (for water bath)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it liquefies and turns golden brown. Be cautious as sugar burns easily.

Step 3

Immediately pour the caramel into the bottom of a round glass or ceramic flan dish, tilting the dish to coat the bottom evenly. Set aside to let the caramel harden.

Step 4

In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the blended custard mixture through a strainer into the caramel-coated flan dish. This will ensure a smooth texture.

Step 6

Place the flan dish in a large roasting pan. Carefully add hot water to the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan dish, creating a water bath.

Step 7

Cover the flan dish tightly with aluminum foil to prevent the top from browning too much.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the flan is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

Step 9

Remove the flan dish from the water bath and allow it to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to fully set.

Step 10

To serve, run a knife around the edges of the flan to loosen it, place a serving plate upside down over the flan dish, and invert the flan onto the plate. The caramel will flow over the top, creating a beautiful glaze.

Step 11

Slice and enjoy your creamy Mexican Flan Baked Caramel Custard!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2885.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2724.5

Total Fat 74.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 1124.5mg	0%
Sodium 1049.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 438.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 438.9g
Protein 79.1g	0%

Vitamin D 463.1IU	0%
Calcium 1885.1mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 2587.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.4%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 64.1%