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Leche Flan Recipe
Leche Flan represents rich Filipino baked custard dessert featuring smooth caramel layer that mom always made, preserving beloved family traditions that connect generations through authentic dessert preparation and cultural heritage. This Filipino recipe demonstrates how different cultures create distinctive flan variations while the family tradition ensures authentic preparation methods. The rich designation reflects superior quality while the smooth caramel provides perfect contrast to creamy custard.
Leche flan is a rich Filipino baked custard dessert with a layer of smooth caramel. My mom always made this flan for dessert and I always loved it!
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (10-inch) flan
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Ingredients
Caramel:
1 cup sugar
¾ cup water
Custard:
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
12 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil without stirring to avoid the mixture crystallizing. Continue to boil, swirling the pan occasionally, until sugar syrup begins to brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and watch the color.
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Once the caramel is a deep brown, 2 to 3 minutes, immediately pour it into a 10-inch flan mold. Carefully tilt the mold to make sure the whole bottom surface is covered.
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Combine evaporated milk, condensed milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Stir lightly to prevent bubbles or foam from forming; strain batter.
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Place a roasting pan large enough to hold the flan mold on the oven rack. Fold two 32-inch long sheets of foil lengthwise in quarters to make strips. Cross the strips and place the flan mold in the roasting pan, with the ends of the strips extending over the edges of the roasting pan. Crimp ends slightly to keep them in place.
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Slowly pour the custard mixture into the caramel-lined flan mold.
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Add enough hot water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the mold. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven until firm and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven. Carefully remove the flan mold from the roasting pan using the foil strips. Let cool on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until completely cool, at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Run a paring knife around the edges of the flan. Cover the mold with a rimmed platter and carefully flip it over to release the flan from the mold for serving. Scrape any excess caramel from the mold over the flan.
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Cook’s Note
The more caramel you pour into the mold, the sweeter the leche flan.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 387 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 55g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 387 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 336mg | 112% |
| Sodium 119mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
| Total Sugars 55g | |
| Protein 11g | 21% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 281mg | 22% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 337mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
