Best 10 Flan Mexicano Mexican Flan Recipes

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Flan mexicano, also known as Mexican flan, is a popular dessert that has a rich history. It is a creamy caramel custard dessert that is often served at celebrations and special occasions in Mexico. The texture is smooth and creamy, with a slight caramel flavor. This classic Mexican dessert can be made with a few simple ingredients, and it is sure to impress your friends and family. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavor, flan mexicano is an excellent choice for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLAN MEXICANO (MEXICAN FLAN)



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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



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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

ORIGINAL MEXICAN FLAN NAPOLITANO



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This original Mexican recipe for flan napolitano is an incredibly rich and creamy creme caramel, a type of custard, that is steamed instead of baked.

Provided by gem

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup white sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
5 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place sugar into a 9-inch ring mold and cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and turns golden, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully for syrup to start to change color as it burns easily. Let caramel cool and harden, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a blender; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour mixture over the hard caramel syrup in the tin and cover with aluminum foil. Pierce foil in the center hole of the ring with a knife; peel back foil, leaving hole uncovered for steam to circulate.
  • Place a metal rack inside a large pot over medium heat. Add water to almost reach the rack; bring to a boil. Place the mold on the rack, cover the pot, and steam until flan is set and firm, about 45 minutes. Unmold flan onto a serving plate and let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 160.9 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

FLAN MEXICAN



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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.

FLAN MEXICANO (MEXICAN FLAN)



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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     Mexican Recipes

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

CLASSIC MEXICAN FLAN - CUSTARD WITH CARAMEL TOPPING



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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!

CLASSIC MEXICAN FLAN



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This is an adopted recipe. I havent made it as yet but plan to soon. In the mean time please feel free to try it.

Provided by lemoncurd

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1 (5 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan melt sugar over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is a dark, caramel-colored liquid.
  • Remove from heat and pour into a 4 cup metal ring mold or 8 individual molds.
  • Quickly turn mold to coat bottom and sides with the caramel.
  • Let cool so caramel hardens.
  • Heat oven to 325.
  • Put the condensed milk, milk, eggs, egg yolks and flavorings into an electric blender.
  • Cover and blend to mix well.
  • Pour mixture into mold; put mold in a larger pan filled with water to depth of 1/2 inch.
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and remove mold from water.
  • Cool and then refrigerate up to 2 days.
  • Cover mold with an inverted serving platter.
  • Hold mold and platter together and turn them over.
  • Lift off mold.
  • Caramel will fall as a liquid sauce over the custard.

MEXICAN FLAN



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Make and share this Mexican Flan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fairy Nuff

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 6 flans, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
410 g evaporated milk
3/4 cup milk
2 1/2 pieces vanilla pod
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Caramel.
  • Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil and cook until golden.
  • Pour into an 18cm sandwich pan or 6 individual moulds (coated lightly with oil). Rotate the pan or moulds until the caramel coats the sides and base. Set aside.
  • Heat the evaporated milk and fresh milk with the split vanilla pod - but don't boil. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs and sugar together until blended. Pour the egg/sugar mix slowly into the milk, stirring constantly.
  • Remove the vanilla pod and pour the filling into the caramel lined pan or moulds.
  • Put the custard into a baking dish with hot water to come halfway up the sides.
  • Bake in a moderately warm oven 160C (325F) for 25 minutes (individual moulds) or 45 minutes (pan) - or until a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool, then chill for a few hours or overnight.
  • Unmould on to a serving dish or individual plates. Serve with pouring cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 165.1, Sodium 134.4, Carbohydrate 58.5, Sugar 50.2, Protein 9.8

MEXICAN FLAN CAKE



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Make and share this Mexican Flan Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1.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.
  • 2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 3.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.
  • 4.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.
  • 5.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 3482, Fat 157.1, SaturatedFat 90.2, Cholesterol 1541.4, Sodium 939.2, Carbohydrate 453.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 435.8, Protein 70.6

SIMPLY THE BEST MEXICAN FLAN



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I had this when I was in Sanfo visiting a friend. its so light and sweet. Try it, you' ll know what I mean.

Provided by shygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 ramekins, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 1/3 cups whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 cup sugar in sauce pan to make caramel.
  • Watch closely till it turns amber, swirl now and then.
  • Pour to individual 5 ramekin cups.
  • Let cool to form base of the flan.
  • In a pan, heat milk with half and half just till barely simmering.
  • If making it coffee flavor, now is the time to put the coffee granules.
  • Add the 1/2 cup remaining sugar and stir till dissolved.
  • Pour some of the milk mixture to eggs and beat (just to temper eggs).
  • Pour the warm egg mixture back to the pan and keep whisking.
  • Add in vanilla and salt.
  • Pour to ramekins.Place all ramekins in a big pan 13x9.
  • Bake 325 oven for 45 minutes bane maria.
  • (pouring hot water on the 13x9 pan, working up to 1 inch of water on the ramekins.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 274, Sodium 216.3, Carbohydrate 44.3, Sugar 40.5, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the flan will taste. Use high-quality milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  • Don't overcook the flan. The flan should be cooked until it is just set. Overcooked flan will be rubbery.
  • Let the flan cool completely before serving. The flan needs time to firm up before it is served. Let it cool in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • 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 easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect flan every time. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give flan a try.

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