This easy homemade flan is the perfect dessert! It's a recipe full of flavors, with just 5 ingredients that takes 30 minutes to bake in the oven!
This homemade flan is one of the most popular desserts on our site. It's one of those old recipes from our grandparents' time that doesn't need to remove or add any ingredients to make it tastier. It's just perfect the way it is!
It's perfect for a special party or a simple after-dinner dessert. In just 50 minutes you have a light and tasty dessert ready to serve!
With just 5 ingredients you can make a delicious and simple dessert that everyone loves. One of the many advantages is that we usually have all the ingredients in our kitchen to make this recipe.
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Eggs - The key ingredient of this recipe. Eggs help the pudding to rise, become softer and more flavorful.
Milk - Adds flavor.
Lemon zest - Adds a fresh flavor to the recipe.
Granulated sugar - To sweeten and flavor.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE EASY HOMEMADE FLAN
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Pour 200 grams (about 1 cup) sugar in a pudding mold. Place the pudding mold on the stove over low heat until caramelize the sugar (go turning the pudding mold until stays completely caramelized).
Step 2: Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs, sugar and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour the milk and mix about 2 to 3 minutes until it's nicely incorporated.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into the pudding mold and bake for about 30 minutes.
Step 4: Remove the flan from the oven and allow to cool completely inside the pudding mold.
Step 5: Place a serving plate over the pudding and flip.
RECIPE TIPS
1. Let the pudding cool completely in the pan before taking it out of the oven.
2. Run a knife around the inner edge of the pudding mold.
3. Flip the pudding mold onto a plate and wait a few minutes before removing the mold. If you notice that the pudding is still sticking to the mold, gently tap the mold with the palm of your hand.
HOW TO STORE IN THE REFRIGERATOR:
Cut the pudding into slices and store it in an airtight container. Never store for more than 3 days. After this period of time, the pudding may begin to lose flavor and quality.
200 grams (about 1 cup) granulated sugar to caramelize
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Pour 200 grams (about 1 cup) sugar in a pudding mold (18 x 10 centimeters (7 x 4 inches)). Place the pudding mold on the stove over low heat until caramelize the sugar (go turning the pudding mold until stays completely caramelized).
Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs, sugar and the lemon zest until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Pour the milk and mix about 2 to 3 minutes until it's nicely incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the pudding mold and bake for about 30 minutes until golden (the time depends on the oven).
Remove the flan from the oven and allow to cool completely inside the pudding mold.
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