Craving a delectable dessert that combines the richness of caramel with the creamy smoothness of flan? Look no further! Caramel Glazed Flan, a classic custard dessert with a luscious caramel topping, is an absolute treat for taste buds. This heavenly dessert, with origins in Spain and Latin America, has captured hearts worldwide with its perfect balance of flavors and textures. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the nuances of this dessert, unraveling the secrets behind its captivating charm.
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CREAMY CARAMEL FLAN
This recipe is a cross between egg custard and cheesecake. Rich and delicious.
Provided by Jo Poynor
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Flan Recipes
Time 8h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook sugar, stirring, until golden. Pour into a 10 inch round baking dish, tilting to coat bottom and sides. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well incorporated. Beat in condensed and evaporated milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour into caramel coated pan. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on 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 preheated oven 50 to 60 minutes, until center is just set. Cool one hour on wire rack, then chill in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight. To unmold, run a knife around edges of pan and invert on a rimmed serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 141.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 191.2 mg, Sugar 40.4 g
CREAMY CARAMEL FLAN
A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way. What a delightful finish for a special meal or holiday celebration. -Pat Forete, Miami, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium-low heat until melted and golden, about 15 minutes. Brush down crystals on the side of the pan with additional water as necessary. Quickly pour into an ungreased 2-qt. round baking or souffle dish, tilting to coat the bottom; let stand for 10 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over caramelized sugar. , Place the dish in a larger baking pan. Pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1 in. Bake until the center is just set (mixture will jiggle), 50-60 minutes. , Remove dish from a larger pan to a wire rack; cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. , To unmold, run a knife around edges and invert onto a large rimmed serving platter. Cut into wedges or spoon onto dessert plates; spoon sauce over each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.
CARAMEL-GLAZED FLAN
This is a reduced-fat version of this delicious Spanish origin dessert. I made it this way and my family did not notice the difference with the original fatty version. Good point!
Provided by Mogirimi
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Flan Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook and stir sugar until melted and light brown. Carefully pour into a 9-inch round baking dish, tilting the dish to coat the bottom completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks and egg whites. Stir in water, condensed milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Pour into prepared dish. Line a roasting pan with a damp kitchen towel. Place baking dish on 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 preheated oven 1 hour, until center is just set (still a bit jiggly). Remove dish to a wire rack to cool for one hour. Then refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- To unmold, run a knife around the edge of the pan and invert onto a rimmed serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 113.8 mg, Sugar 59.3 g
CREAMY CARAMEL FLAN
A very popular dish in the Southwest. This is a quick to fix flan that can be prepared in the morning for a great treat after a hearty Tex-Mex dinner.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In iron skillet, over medium heat, cook and Stir the sugar until it is melted and caramel color.
- Divide the sugar into 8 ungreased 6-oz custard cups.
- Tilt to coat the bottom of the cups.
- With a wire whisk, beat eggs in large bowl; stir in the water, milk, vanilla and salt.
- Pour the egg mixture into custard cups.
- Place the filled cups in a large shallow pan filled with 1 inch of hot water.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted near centers comes out clean.
- Cool and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 136.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Sugar 27.1, Protein 7.1
TRADITIONAL CARAMEL FLAN
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
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.
CARAMEL FLAN
This pudim de leche is a Brazilian take on flan.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 eight-inch flan
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a roasting pan with 2 inches of water. Transfer to oven; preheat to 325 degrees. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside.
- Cook sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly and washing down sides with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming, until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking until sugar turns a deep caramel color. Immediately dip bottom of pan in ice-water bath, then pour caramel into an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Blend condensed milk, milk, and eggs in a blender until smooth. Pour into cake pan. Transfer to roasting pan, placing it in the water. Bake flan until just set and golden brown on top, about 1 hour.
- Transfer flan to a wire rack to cool. Chill 6 hours or preferably overnight.
- Just before serving, run a knife around edge of flan. Set a serving plate over pan; invert. Spoon sauce from pan over flan.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the flan will taste. This is especially important for the milk and eggs.
- Be patient: Flan takes time to make, but it's worth the wait. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a runny flan.
- Don't overcook the flan: Overcooked flan will be tough and rubbery. The flan is done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the flan cool completely before serving: This will help the flan to set properly and prevent it from falling apart.
- Serve the flan with your favorite toppings: Flan can be served with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, fruit, or caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Flan is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a perfect dessert for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. With a little patience and attention to detail, you can make a flan that will impress your friends and family.
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