Leche Flan (Filipino Creme Caramel)
Leche Flan is a traditional Filipino dessert influenced by Spanish history. Served during special occasions, this dessert is <strong>rich</strong> and<strong> decadent</strong> that melts in your mouth!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 tbsp sugar (for each llanera/flan mold)
- 10 egg yolks
- 10 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 10 oz evaporated milk
- *1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- 1
*Spoon 5 tbsp of sugar into your llanera ( and heat over medium-high, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Continue to heat and stir the sugar until it caramelizes into a dark amber color. Set aside to cool and harden.
- 2
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Add the yolks to a bowl, then slowly break the yolks with a whisk and stir gently until smooth.
- 3
Pour in the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Stir slowly and gently until smooth and evenly incorporated.Strain this mixture at least one or twice to remove any stray egg bits and impurities.
- 4
Bring your steamer to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Divide the mixture into 2 llaneras and cover tightly with foil.
- 5
Steam for 30 - 35 minutes (doneness can be checked if a toothpick inserted into the centre of the flan comes out clean).
- 6
Let set in the refrigerator overnight. Invert onto a serving plate and enjoy!