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This timeless Latin American dessert is elegant, rich, and surprisingly simple to prepare.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":75,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"for the caramel topping","group":"Caramel","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk","name":"Condensed Milk","quantity":397,"unit":"g","usQuantity":14,"usUnit":"oz","form":"canned","notes":"standard size can","group":"Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk","name":"Evaporated Milk","quantity":354,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"oz","form":"canned","notes":"standard size can","group":"Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"room temperature","group":"Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Custard","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare a 9-inch (23cm) round baking pan or flan mold.","group":"Preparation","title":"Preheat your oven","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the sugar until it turns a deep golden amber color. Do not stir, but you can swirl the pan gently. Immediately pour the caramel into the baking pan, tilting it to coat the bottom completely. Set aside to harden.","group":"Caramel","title":"In a heavy saucepan","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Caramel"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined. Avoid creating too many air bubbles.","group":"Custard","title":"Whisk together the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Custard"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over the hardened caramel in the baking pan to remove any lumps.","group":"Baking","title":"Strain the custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place the flan pan inside a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the flan pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350°F (177°C), or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.","group":"Baking","title":"Place the flan pan inside a larger roasting pan","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove from the water bath and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. To serve, run a knife around the edge and invert onto a rimmed plate.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from the water bath and let cool","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"The secret to a perfect flan is the water bath (baño María), which ensures the custard cooks evenly without curdling. Make sure to let the flan chill completely before inverting for the best texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican","Spanish"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["9-inch round baking pan","large roasting pan","fine-mesh sieve","heavy saucepan","mixing bowl","whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"slices","note":"Based on a standard 9-inch round pan"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Flan is best made a day in advance to allow the caramel to liquify and the custard to fully set."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator covered in its mold or on a plate with plastic wrap.","reheatingNotes":"Best served cold; do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fflan_eb44308ad8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=43037f75-2c18-428f-ae5d-5c4c0db0079c","imageAlt":"Classic Latin American Flan — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["creamy","caramel","custard","traditional","cold-dessert","gluten-free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Latin American Flan","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:59:45.348Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:59:45.348Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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