Sous Vide Flan Recipe

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Sous Vide Flan preparation allows cooking in individual jars for simple, custardy dessert that's perfect for company entertaining while ensuring precise cooking results and elegant presentation throughout. This modern technique demonstrates how contemporary cooking methods can perfect traditional desserts while the individual jars provide portion control and elegant serving. The perfect for company designation makes this ideal for entertaining while precise cooking ensures consistent results.

Flan with caramel sauce and spoon on plate

With a sous vide, you can cook flan in individual jars for a simple, custardy dessert that’s perfect for company and so easy to clean up.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 jars
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Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 8 4-ounce Mason® jars with lids and rings

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Place a sous vide cooker inside a large heat-proof container filled with water. Preheat the water bath to 179 degrees F (82 degrees C).

  2. Melt sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour hot melted sugar into eight 4 ounce Mason jars, enough to cover the bottom of each.

  3. Mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Add to the jars; seal.

  4. Place jars in the water bath and set timer for 1 hour.

  5. Remove jars from the water bath. Let flan cool until safe to handle, about 20 minutes.

  6. Unseal jars and run a small rubber spatula around the sides of the flan. Top each flan with a plate;invert and gently shake to release.

Recipe Tip

You can replace vanilla extract with 1 scraped vanilla bean.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325 Calories
10g Fat
51g Carbs
10g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g12%
Saturated Fat 5g27%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 139mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 51g18%
Total Sugars 51g
Protein 10g19%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 273mg21%
Iron 1mg3%
Potassium 353mg8%

* 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.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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