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Classic Creme Caramel
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- Categories: Puddings & Custards
- Servings: 6 change
- Calories per serving: 311
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
Nutritional Facts
| Per serving | % Daily Value* |
| Calories 311 | 16% |
| Fat 10g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 290mg | 97% |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrates 46g | 16% |
Flan Clasico
Creamy and luscious classic Mexican milk custard
Ingredients
- 750 ml or 1 1/4 pints (2 1/2 cups) milk
- pinch of vanilla powder or a few drops of vanilla extract or 1 vanilla pod
- 2 eggs
- 6 yolks
- 3 tablespoons caster sugar for the caramel
Recipe Method
Make the caramel:1. Put the sugar in a saucepan. Add about 2 tablespoons of water and stir to dissolve, then cook over low heat until golden.
2. Pour the caramel into a cake tin and tip it back and forth until the tin is completely coated. (Note: We used 6 small aluminum tins. You can also use one standard leche flan tin.) Leave to cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius or 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour the milk into a pan, add the vanilla, and bring just to the boil.
4. Meanwhile, beat the eggs and egg yolks with the sugar in a bowl. Gradually stir in the hot milk, a little at a time.
5. Strain into cake tin. Put the tin into a roasting tin, pour in hot water to come about halfway up the sides, and bake for about 50 minutes, until set.
6. Remove tin from the oven and leave to cool, then chill in the refrigerator. Turn out onto a dish and serve.
