Dominican Flan
Dessert
Dessert
9 servings
367 cal/serving
Instructions
1
Step 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small non-stick saucepan.
WaterWhite granulated sugar
2
Step 2
Cook over medium heat, dissolving the sugar and simmer until light brown without burning.
White granulated sugarWater
3
Step 3
Swirl the pot to distribute the caramel evenly.
White granulated sugar
4
Step 4
Set the caramel aside and let it cool.
White granulated sugar
5
Step 5
Crack and beat the eggs in a large bowl.
Eggs
6
Step 6
Add the sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk to the eggs and mix thoroughly.
Sweetened condensed milkEvaporated milkEggs
7
Step 7
Strain the custard mixture into the pot containing the cooled caramel.
Sweetened condensed milkEvaporated milkEggs
8
Step 8
Cover the top of the pot with aluminum foil.
9
Step 9
Poke about 5–6 holes in the foil using a butter knife.
10
Step 10
Place the smaller pot into a larger pot partially filled with water to make a bain-marie.
Water
11
Step 11
Cover the larger pot and simmer over medium heat until the custard is fully cooked (no residue on a butter knife).
Eggs
12
Step 12
Remove the flan from the stove and let it cool completely.
13
Step 13
Invert the pot onto a plate to unmold the flan.
14
Step 14
Refrigerate the flan and let it rest.
15
Step 15
Cut the flan into slices and serve.
This recipe is adapted from Wikibooks. It is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.