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Cook without stirring until the mixture turns a deep amber color.","group":"Caramel Prep","title":"Combine the sugar and water","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Caramel Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Immediately pour the hot caramel into the bottoms of 6 ramekins, swirling each to coat the base evenly. Let them sit and harden.","group":"Caramel Prep","title":"Immediately pour the hot caramel","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Caramel Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla extract gently. Avoid creating foam or bubbles.","group":"Custard Preparation","title":"Whisk the eggs and vanilla extract gently","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Custard Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat the milk and condensed milk in a pot until just warm to the touch (about 110°F (43°C)), then slowly pour into the egg mixture while whisking continuously but gently.","group":"Custard Preparation","title":"Heat the milk and condensed milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Custard Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve twice to remove any solids or bubbles, then pour into the caramel-lined ramekins.","group":"Custard Preparation","title":"Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve twice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Custard Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cover the ramekins with foil. Steam on low heat for 20-30 minutes. If baking, place ramekins in a deep tray filled with hot water and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 35 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover the ramekins","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove from heat, let cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.","group":"Chilling","title":"Remove from heat, let cool","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"}],"notes":"To ensure a perfectly smooth custard without air bubbles, whisk the eggs very gently and always strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve at least twice. For the caramel, do not stir the sugar once it starts melting to avoid crystallization.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["steam","bake"],"equipment":["ramekins","steamer pot","fine mesh sieve","saucepan","whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"ramekin","note":"Standard 120ml ramekins"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The flan is best when made a day in advance to allow the caramel to liquefy into a sauce."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold. 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