Leche Flan
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 375 F.
- 2Place 3 tablespoons of sugar in each llanera.
- 3Set llanera on the stove over low heat; move repeatedly over flames until sugar is melted and golden.
- 4Continuously tilt and swirl to ensure even melting.
- 5Remove from heat and let caramel cool and harden.
- 6In a bowl, combine egg yolks and condensed milk; stir to combine.
- 7Add evaporated milk, gently stirring until blended.
- 8Strain the mixture.
- 9Pour mixture into prepared llaneras, cover tightly with foil, and arrange in a wide, oven-safe dish with 1 inch of water.
- 10Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 11Remove from oven, let cool, and refrigerate.
- 12To serve, turn flan over onto a serving plate, caramel on top.
Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons sugar
- 12 egg yolks, from large eggs
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed 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.
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