Flan - A New Mexican Favorite Dessert

We are so excited to share this classic flan recipe with you today! Flan is a rich, creamy custard style dessert with a caramel sauce on top. You will be able to wow your guests at your next gathering with this elegant dessert. The best part is that it is super easy to prepare, the tricky part is being patient while it cools and sets. Let us know in the comments if you are a fan of flan, or not so much. Enjoy!

Flan - A New Mexican Dessert

Ingredients: 

1 ½ cups sugar

1 12 oz can of sweetened condensed milk

1 15 oz can of evaporated milk

3 eggs beaten

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp brandy

Directions: 

Preheat the oven to 350°. In a medium pan, heat 1½ cups of sugar on medium to low heat until it turns a caramel brown. Pour the syrup into a metal, or glass pie pan and set it aside while you prepare the custard. 

In a medium sized bowl, beat 3 eggs. Then add 1 12 oz can of sweetened condensed milk and 1 15 oz can of evaporated milk and mix until completely combined. Now add 1 tbsp vanilla and 1 tbsp brandy; mix until incorporated. Pour mixture through a strainer to give the flan a silky texture.

Pour the milk mixture into the pie pan. Put the pan into a water bath and bake at 350° for 60 minutes. You’ll know it’s finished when a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean. Remove the custard and let sit at room temperature until completely cooled. Next cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours, ideally overnight.