Best 7 Authentic Mexican Flan Recipes

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For those with a sweet tooth and a love of Mexican cuisine, preparing an authentic Mexican flan is an absolute must. This delectable dessert, known as Flan Napolitano, is a custard-like creation that tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy texture and rich caramel sauce. Originating in the early 19th century, flan quickly became a staple in Mexican households and has since spread to become a beloved dish enjoyed worldwide. This guide will take you on a culinary journey to create the perfect authentic Mexican flan, exploring the essential ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and tips for achieving that irresistible combination of flavors and textures.

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FLAN MEXICANO (MEXICAN FLAN)



Flan Mexicano (Mexican Flan) image

This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law, who is from Durango, Mexico. I had to beg her for years to give this recipe to me. Finally, she gave it to me for Christmas. I added orange zest, but the original recipe calls for just pure vanilla. You can use almond extract as well.

Provided by Amy Shurts

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and turns a golden amber color, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully once syrup begins to change color, because it burns easily. Carefully pour the melted sugar syrup into a flan mold. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, egg yolks, orange juice, orange peel, vanilla extract, and cornstarch into a blender, and blend for a minute or so, until the mixture is smooth. Pour in the cream, and pulse several times to incorporate the cream. Pour the mixture over the cooled caramel syrup in the flan mold.
  • Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place the flan mold on the towel, inside roasting pan, and place roasting pan on oven rack. Fill roasting pan with boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the flan is set but still slightly jiggly when moved, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let the flan cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. To serve, run a sharp paring knife around the inside of the mold to release the flan. Invert a plate on the mold, flip the mold over, and gently remove the mold to unmold the flan and reveal the syrupy caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 207 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 115.3 mg, Sugar 54.1 g

FLAN RECIPE



Flan Recipe image

This is easy to make Mexican Flan recipe, it is made using whole eggs, condensed and evaporated milk. Covered with a light sugar syrup. It can also be made using cream cheese or coconut milk, for a different taste and texture.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can of condensed milk*
1 can of evaporated milk**
6 eggs
1 8oz pkg. of cream cheese (optional, see note)***
1 teaspoon of vanilla
2 tablespoons of water
1 cup of sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium-size saucepan place the sugar and water, bring to a boil in at high heat until sugar dissolves, when sugar dissolves reduce heat and keep boiling until the syrup gets a light brown-caramel color. This will take about 10 minutes. Pour the caramel in your oven proof pan, swirling the caramel to cover the bottom of the pan evenly. Let cool.
  • Place the rest of the ingredients in a blender and process until you have a smooth mixture.
  • Pour mixture slowly into prepared pan and cover with aluminum foil. For the hot bath. Place the pan inside a large baking pan. Add warm water to the pan until it reaches about 3/4 inch.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for about 50 minutes or until flan looks firm as in the picture below. Flan will keep cooking while it cools, so do not let longer in the oven. Let it cool.4. Once the flan has cooled run, a knife between the flan and baking pan.
  • Place a large serving plate on top of the pan and invert with a quick move to avoid any liquid caramel to spill from the pan. Slice, serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Portion, Calories 467 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Sodium 255 mg, Sugar 57 g

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FLAN



Authentic Mexican Flan image

Authentic Mexican Flan does not contain Cream Cheese, since there is no cream cheese down in Mexico. Now, this recipe is from my mother in law who lives in Durango, Mexico. It's been passed down for 4 generations. And after begging her she let me see her make it. It's absolutely DIVINE!

Provided by amyandcatarino

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 flan, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 -7 5/8 ounce media crema, table cream (it will be in the international aisle, if you can't find it, you can use creme fraishe, or if you ca)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (you can use almond also or any flavor)
2 whole eggs
3 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Put all of your ingredients in a blender, blend on low until you can see that everything is well incorporated. Then add your milk mixture to the cooled sugar. Place flan carefully in to a water bath, the water should be cool and so should your oven. Bake at 400' for 45 min to an hour or until you can insert a knife and it comes out clean, time will vary depending on your oven. Let the flan sit in the fridge for a good 4 hours or even better overnight. Serve with whipped cream and Delish!

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FLAN RECIPE MEXICO STYLE



Authentic Mexican Flan Recipe Mexico Style image

Flan Casero hecho en casa

Provided by Jenifer Hernandez

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 Eggs
1 can of La Lechera Condensed Milk
1 cup of Regular Milk
1/2 cup of Sugar
1 Tspn of 100% Pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • In a non-stick flan mold you add the sugar (evenly spread) and you leave it to cook on the stove until it reaches a dark color. Heat oven to 350 F. When you see this reaction, remove the mold from the stove and make sure that it is evenly spread so that you can leave it to cool off.
  • Mean while, mix in a blender the 3 eggs, the La Lechera Condensated Milk, the regular milk and the tea spoon of vanilla (extract). After it is well mixed, place it in the flan mold where the cold caramel had rested. To cook, fill baking pan with 1/2 inch of warm water, and cover with a tent of aluminum foil. Bake until custards are just set, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and remove custards from pan.
  • Serve when cooled, or cover flans with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to unmold. To unmold, run a knife carefully around the edge of each custard. Invert onto a plate, and drizzle 1 teaspoon of coffee liqueur, if using, over each flan.
  • Video How to make Mexican Flan by Michael's Home Cooking
  • Video Flan Recipe by Jauja Cocina Mexicana

FLAN MEXICAN



Flan Mexican image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Melt 1 cup of the sugar in saucepan over low heat and cook until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Watch the sugar carefully as it can burn quickly (adding 2 tablespoons of water to the sugar will also help it not burn). Put the caramel into custard cups to cover the bottom.
  • In mixing bowl add the remaining 1 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Boil the milk, then slowly add to sugar egg mix whisking well. Strain through a fine strainer. Ladle the mixture into the caramel coated custard cups, filling 3/4 full. Put the filled cups into a water bath and cover. Cook for about 50 minutes. Check after 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • To serve, run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto plates.

CLASSIC MEXICAN FLAN - CUSTARD WITH CARAMEL TOPPING



Classic Mexican Flan - Custard With Caramel Topping image

This traditional Mexican style flan is a luxurious baked custard, with a hint of canela-Mexican cinnamon and a rich caramelized topping. A classic! Makes a lovely special dessert that is similar to a creme brulee---a great finale to your favorite Mexican meal! (Note: Requires overnight chilling). Courtesy Ladies Home Journal.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h23m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or 1/2 cup whipping cream
1 mexican cinnamon sticks (canela) or 1 regular cinnamon stick
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Melt 1/2 cup sugar in small saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar becomes amber in color, 10 minutes (do not stir).
  • Pour caramel into the bottom of a 5-cup souffle dish.
  • Bring milk, cream, remaining 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon stick to boil in small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, vanilla and salt in large bowl.
  • Strain milk mixture through a sieve into eggs; whisk to combine.
  • Discard cinnamon stick.
  • Strain mixture again into prepared dish.
  • Place dish in a roasting pan, making sure there is at least one inch of space between the edge of the dish and pan.
  • Add enough hot water to roasting pan to come halfway up side of dish.
  • Bake until custard is just set, 60 to 65 minutes (mixture will jiggle slightly, but that's okay).
  • Remove flan from oven.
  • Let flan cool in hot-water bath 15 minutes.
  • Remove dish from water bath and cool completely on wire rack.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve:.
  • Run a knife around edge of baking dish.
  • Place a serving plate slightly larger than dish on top.
  • Invert flan onto plate. Makes 8 servings. Makes a luxurious finale to your favorite Mexican meal!

TRADITIONAL CARAMEL FLAN



Traditional Caramel Flan image

This delectable dessert is baked over a layer of caramelized sugar, so when it's inverted, a delicious golden sauce runs down the edges of the flan and forms a pool on the serving platter.-Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2-3/4 cups milk
5 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan or skillet over medium-low, heat 3/4 cup sugar. Do not stir. When sugar is melted, reduce heat to low; cook until syrup is golden brown, stir constantly. Quickly pour into an ungreased souffle dish or 2-qt. round baking dish, tilting to coat bottom of dish. Let stand for 10 minutes. , In a saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of saucepan. , Remove from the heat. In a bowl, whisk eggs, salt and remaining sugar. Stir 1 cup of warm milk into egg mixture; return all to pan and mix well. Add vanilla. Pour into prepared dish. , Place dish in a large baking pan. Fill larger pan with boiling water to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove flan dish to a wire rack; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until thoroughly chilled. Run a knife around edge and invert onto a rimmed serving platter. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in a better-tasting flan.
  • Don't overcook the flan: Overcooked flan will be dense and rubbery. Cook it just until the center is set.
  • Let the flan cool completely before serving: Flan needs to cool completely before serving so that it has time to set properly.
  • Serve the flan with your favorite toppings: Flan can be served with a variety of toppings, such as fresh fruit, whipped cream, or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Flan is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, flan is a perfect way to end any meal. Whether you're looking for a classic recipe or something a little more unique, there's a flan recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give flan a try. You won't be disappointed.

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