Dulce de Leche Flan
Dulce de Leche Flan kicks up our regular leche flan up a notch. Made with sweet dulce de leche, it's rich, creamy and full of caramel flavor!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (14 ounces) dulce de leche
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 6 eggs
Instructions
- 1
In a clear, microwave-safe bowl, combine water and sugar. Stir well under sugar is completely dissolved.
- 2
Microwave on high for about 6 to 7 minutes or until color changes to honey-gold. Immediately pour into the ramekins, swirling around to cover the bottom.
- 3
In a bowl, combine dulce de leche and eggs. Gently stir in one direction until smooth.
- 4
Add evaporated milk and gently stir in one direction until well-combined.
- 5
Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain the mixture into a bowl. Pour into prepared ramekins and cover with foil.
- 6
Arrange in a single layer in a wide, oven-safe pan. Carefully add about 1-inch of water to the pan (water bath).
- 7
Bake in a 375 F oven for about 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the custard comes out clean.
- 8
Remove from oven, allow to cool, and refrigerate to set. To serve, turn flan over on a serving plate, ending with caramel on top.