MEXICAN FLAN (BAKED CARAMEL CUSTARD)
This is a traditional Mexican and Spanish dessert and by far my favorite. It is very easy to make and looks beautiful.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Dessert
Time 3h45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat 1/2 cup sugar in a heavy skillet or saucepan, stirring constantly until it melts and turns a dark golden color.
- Remove from heat and immediately pour into a 4 1/2 cup metal ring mold, swish it around so it evenly coats the bottom of the ring mold.
- In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs.
- Stir in milk,1/2 cup sugar, vanilla and orange peel.
- Place caramel coated ring mold in another pan and place on an oven rack.
- Pour egg mixture into the ring mold and pour the hottest tap water possible around the ring mold to a depth of 1 inch.
- Bake at 325Ffor close to l hour or until a knife comes out clean.
- Cool flan on a wire rack, Chill for at least 3 1/2 hours.
- To unmold the flan loosen edges with a spatula, slip spatula down the sides to let air in.
- Place the serving platter over the mold and flip to allow the flan to slip onto the platter.
- Spoon the caramel that may remain in the mold on top of the flan.
- Pile sliced fruit in the center and serve.
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.
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