Leche Flan

75 mins
Serves 12
https://www.kawalingpinoy.com/leche-flan/

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 375 F.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 375 F.
  4. 4Place 3 tablespoons of sugar in each llanera.
  5. 5Place 3 tablespoons of sugar in each llanera.
  6. 6Place 3 tablespoons of sugar in each llanera.
  7. 7Set llanera on the stove over low heat; move repeatedly over flames until sugar is melted and golden.
  8. 8Set llanera on the stove over low heat; move repeatedly over flames until sugar is melted and golden.
  9. 9Set llanera on the stove over low heat; move repeatedly over flames until sugar is melted and golden.
  10. 10Continuously tilt and swirl to ensure even melting.
  11. 11Continuously tilt and swirl to ensure even melting.
  12. 12Continuously tilt and swirl to ensure even melting.
  13. 13Remove from heat and let caramel cool and harden.
  14. 14Remove from heat and let caramel cool and harden.
  15. 15Remove from heat and let caramel cool and harden.
  16. 16In a bowl, combine egg yolks and condensed milk; stir to combine.
  17. 17In a bowl, combine egg yolks and condensed milk; stir to combine.
  18. 18In a bowl, combine egg yolks and condensed milk; stir to combine.
  19. 19Add evaporated milk, gently stirring until blended.
  20. 20Add evaporated milk, gently stirring until blended.
  21. 21Add evaporated milk, gently stirring until blended.
  22. 22Strain the mixture.
  23. 23Strain the mixture.
  24. 24Strain the mixture.
  25. 25Pour mixture into prepared llaneras, cover tightly with foil, and arrange in a wide, oven-safe dish with 1 inch of water.
  26. 26Pour mixture into prepared llaneras, cover tightly with foil, and arrange in a wide, oven-safe dish with 1 inch of water.
  27. 27Pour mixture into prepared llaneras, cover tightly with foil, and arrange in a wide, oven-safe dish with 1 inch of water.
  28. 28Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  29. 29Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  30. 30Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  31. 31Remove from oven, let cool, and refrigerate.
  32. 32Remove from oven, let cool, and refrigerate.
  33. 33Remove from oven, let cool, and refrigerate.
  34. 34To serve, turn flan over onto a serving plate, caramel on top.
  35. 35To serve, turn flan over onto a serving plate, caramel on top.
  36. 36To serve, turn flan over onto a serving plate, caramel on top.

Ingredients

  • 9 tablespoons sugar
  • 9 tablespoons sugar
  • 9 tablespoons sugar
  • 12 egg yolks, from large eggs
  • 12 egg yolks, from large eggs
  • 12 egg yolks, from large eggs
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Equipment

3 llanera moldsovenoven-safe dishcheesecloth or fine-mesh sievetongswooden spoon or silicone spatulaheavy-bottomed pan

Tips

  • Use cold eggs.
  • Prepare the custard mixture as soon as the eggs are separated.
  • Stir in one direction.
  • Tap the llanera on the counter to release air pockets.
  • If the mixture appears foamy, let it stand.
  • Strain the mixture to remove stray egg whites.
  • Use a water bath.
  • Do not overcook.
  • If llaneras are unavailable, use a round cake or bundt pan, ramekins, or muffin tins. Cook caramel in a saucepan and pour into baking dish of choice.