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Caramel Flan Topped with Fruit
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
 
An easy to make flan recipe that is delicious and creamy!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel flan, flan cake recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jackie
Ingredients
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 fluid ounce can evaporated milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese optional
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

  2. Prepare a water bath by placing a pan in the oven (larger than your round baking dish) and filling it with approx. 1 inch of hot water. The water bath helps to evenly distribute the heat. Also, put your baking dish in the oven while you prepare the egg mixture, so when you pour your caramel (melted sugar) into it, the caramel doesn't harden as quickly.

  3. Melt the sugar in a frying pan or medium saucepan over low heat until it’s liquefied and golden in color. Pour the hot sugar syrup into a 9-inch round glass baking dish (glass or ceramic is important, not metal), turning the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides. When melting sugar, be patient and keep the heat LOW because the sugar may brown too dark. Set aside.
  4. Beat the eggs in a large bowl or blender, then stir in the condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream cheese and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the glass baking dish. Cover and seal with aluminum foil.

  6. Carefully place the flan baking dish inside of hot water bath in oven; ensure water does not reach to top of the dish. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove from water bath and allow to cool completely.

  7. Carefully invert onto a rimmed plate, allowing caramel sauce to flow over the flan, and top with favorite berries and other fruits.