Caramel Flan

A delicious caramel flan, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 litre (4 cups) whole milk
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place milk, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth.
3. Pour mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until set.
5. Melt butter in a small saucepan; add remaining sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; spoon over flan.
6. Cool before serving.

Potential changes & improvements

You could try using different types of milk, such as almond milk, for a different flavour. You could also experiment with different extract flavours, or add in some fruit.

What other food it works well with

This flan goes well with a variety of other dishes, such as roast chicken or fish, salads, or simply on its own.

Common Mistakes

One common mistake is to overcook the flan, which will result in a dry and crumbly texture. Another mistake is to not cook the caramel sauce long enough, which will result in a runny sauce.

Nutritional Information

This recipe is high in fat and calories.

Allergens

This recipe contains eggs, milk, and corn.