Dulce de Leche Flan
Dulce de leche replaces the standard caramel in this flan, giving the custard a deeper, milky sweetness alongside its silky texture. The custard is baked in a water bath until just set, then chilled and inverted so the dulce de leche sauce runs down over the top. Budget about 1 hour of baking time plus at least 4 hours of chilling before serving.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Large roasting pan
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar for caramel
- 14 oz dulce de leche store-bought or homemade
- 6 large eggs preferably organic
- 1 cup whole milk preferably fresh
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Caramelize Sugar: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of granulated sugar until it liquefies and turns a golden amber color, about 8-10 minutes. Carefully pour the caramel into a baking dish, tilting to coat the bottom evenly.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine dulce de leche, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Flan: Pour the blended mixture over the caramel in the baking dish.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the baking dish into a large roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish, creating a water bath.
- Bake: Carefully transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, or until the flan is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Set: Allow the flan to cool in the water bath, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to ensure a firm texture.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- For an extra indulgent flavor, drizzle warm dulce de leche over the flan before serving.
- To substitute the dulce de leche, use sweetened condensed milk and add an extra pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- If organic eggs are unavailable, free-range eggs can be a suitable alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 133mgSugar: 55gVitamin A: 297IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 1mg
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